Diabetes (Type 2)

Type-2 diabetes diagnosis: Carenity members tell their story

17 Oct 2019 • 1 Like • 2 comments

Our members affected by Type-2 Diabetes tell the story of their diagnosis. Symptoms, emotions, examinations and relationships with their doctors.

Ankylosing spondylitis
Arthritis

17 Oct 2019 • 2 comments

Carole went from physician to physician before finally finding one who took her chronic pain seriously. But even after she was properly diagnosed, the relief she hoped for never...

Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis and Diet: Our Tips

15 Oct 2019 • 2 comments

Are you or a loved one living with osteoporosis? Use our guide to make simple changes to your diet to help reduce symptom severity and avoid...

COPD

3 Oct 2019 • 2 comments

Respiratory rehabilitation programs may have saved the life of Maria, a member of Carenity suffering from stage 3...

COPD
Depression

24 Sep 2019 • 1 comment

It's not impossible to keep working when you're sick. This saved Pascale from...

Alzheimer's disease

17 Sep 2019

Learn more about the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease from Gisèle's story as she shares about caring for her husband with Alzheimer's and the solutions she...

Studies, scientific publications, and innovative projects: Carenity is committed to advocating for patients

9 Sep 2019 • 1 comment

Meet Lise, Associate Director of Carenity, who explains all the actions of Carenity to put the patient at the heart of the health...

Parkinson's disease

6 Sep 2019 • 2 comments

Pilar, member of Carenity Spain, has suffered from Parkinson's disease for over 40 years. Despite having symptoms as a child, she was, unfortunately, not diagnosed until many years later. She has...

Physical therapy, chronic pain and chronic illness: our expert’s answers

6 Sep 2019 • 10 comments

A physical therapist explains the benefits of this practice and how to break out of the vicious circle "I’m in pain, so I don't...

Which medical conditions and medications are contraindicated for ibuprofen?

3 Sep 2019 • 4 comments

Before taking the well-known pain reliever and fever reducer, ibuprofen, individuals should be mindful of some precautions and contraindications. Are you aware of...

Medication Reconciliation: a practice to avoid prescriptions errors, in and outside of the hospital

27 Aug 2019 • 2 comments

Medication reconciliation helps to reduce and protect against medication errors and adverse drug events. This practice is becoming more and more widespread in Europe and North...

Assisted Dying: What Patients and Their Families Really Want

21 Aug 2019 • 1 Like • 21 comments

More than 3,000 members answered our survey on assisted dying! Read the results and compare your point of view with that of other...