Breast Cancer Awareness for Seniors

Edmonton Senior Health  |  October 9, 2017

What Every Senior in Edmonton, AB, Needs to Know About Breast Cancer Awareness

Breast Cancer Awareness for Seniors | Breast cancer is a serious disease that should be given serious awareness. There are thousands of new cases each year but awareness and screenings, can decrease these numbers. 

October is #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth

For every 100,000 women, there are more than 80 new cases under 65 vs. more than 400 new cases for those over 65.

In recognition of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the following information is provided to bring awareness to what seniors should know about the cancer that affects people from all walks of life.

Breast Cancer Awareness in Senior Women Statistics

#1. New diagnoses:

Recent studies indicate that at least half of new breast cancer diagnoses occur in women older than 60 and at least 20% of those are 70 years of age and older.

#2. Breast cancer occurrence:

Statistics show that one in eight women will have the disease at some point in their lives. In breast cancer cases where close relatives such as mother, sister, daughter and other first-degree family members have developed breast cancer, the risk doubles.

However, don’t be deceived, it is entirely possible to encounter the disease without a hereditary connection.

#3. Family history:

Although, family history is considered, less than 20% of those diagnosed have a family member who is dealing with or has suffered from the disease.

#4. Breast cancer in men:

To be clear, not only women develop breast cancer. The odds are less but one out of 1,000 males will develop the disease at some point. 

Long-Term Care for Preventive Maintenance 

There are long-term care and preventive maintenance tips to help decrease the chances of acquiring breast cancer. While these are helpful tips, they are not to be confused with guaranteed prevention, maintenance is also important.

Three Tips to Prevent Breast Cancer

Tip #1. Stay Physically Active:

Aging adults must stay active to keep a healthy metabolism. Research indicates that women who’ve gained between 20 and 30 pounds after turning 18 are up to 40% more likely to receive a breast cancer diagnosis than those who regulate a healthy weight. Estrogen linked to fat in overweight women could be the cause.

Tip #2. Healthy Diet:

Healthy eating is an important regimen for all cancer prevention, including breast cancer. Those who consume foods with increased levels of carotenoids have almost a 20% less risk of acquiring breast cancer than those who don’t. Carotenoids are present in vegetables and fruits.

Tip #3. Regular screenings:

Maintain a schedule for regular screenings and always remember that early detection is a factor in effective treatment.

Long-term care for seniors involves many factors. It is essential to support preventive maintenance for all illnesses and diseases. Comfort Keepers® can help.

Comfort Keepers® Edmonton is Proud to Offer a Wide Range of Home Senior Care Services

Our trained caregivers will ensure your loved one is comfortable, independent and safe in their home. On top of that, we will also aim to enhance their overall health, quality of life and general happiness. 

Top-Notch Home Healthcare for Seniors in Edmonton, Alberta

Comfort Keepers of Edmonton offers a broader range of senior care services. We offer retirement care, respite care, senior care, companionship care, end-of-life care, post-surgery care, palliative care, personal care, and senior living transition services. If you are concerned about the health and well-being of your aging loved ones, we can provide 24-hour care and more!

Helping Seniors Age-in-Place with Companionship Care and Interactive Caregiving™

Empathetic care starts in the heart and allows us to meet our client’s needs. Our trained caregivers are selected with one specific quality in mind, empathy. We strive to stimulate our clients emotionally, mentally and socially, thus enhancing their overall quality of life. 

Our Interactive Caregiving™ provides a system of care that addresses companionship, safety, nutrition, mind, body, and activities of daily living (ADLs). The system increases seniors’ sense of well-being, independence and companionship by focusing on Senior Mind, Senior Body, Senior Nutrition, and Senior Safety.

Affordable and Client-Directed Homecare is Available for Qualifying Albertans

Comfort Keepers® Edmonton is an Approved Service Provider for the Client Directed Homecare Invoicing (CDHCI) Program Offered by Alberta Health Services. 

What is the Client Directed Home Care Invoicing Program (CDHCI)?

CDHCI is a great program provided by Alberta Health Services (AHS), allowing clients to choose an approved agency like Comfort Keepers Edmonton for Personal Care, Respite Care and Homemaking needs. The chosen agency can then bill AHS directly for services rendered for approved hours through Alberta Blue Cross. Read more about the program HERE.

Accredited Home Care Edmonton

Comfort Keepers® Edmonton was awarded the “Accredited with Exemplary Standing” seal by Accreditation Canada. This honour demonstrates Comfort Keepers’ commitment to offering safe, high-quality home care to its senior clients in Edmonton, AB.

To learn more about senior in-home care in Edmonton, contact the Comfort Keepers® office. Our service territory includes Edmonton, Devon, Sherwood Park, Stony Plain and surrounding areas, contact the Comfort Keepers Edmonton office at 780-465-4665.

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