Seniors and Oral Cancer: Screening, Treatment and In-Home Care

Edmonton Senior Health  |  May 11, 2019

What Every Senior in Edmonton, AB Needs to Know About Oral Cancer Screening and Treatment

Seniors and oral cancer and what we need to know. We do not often think about oral cancer, however, our senior population should consider oral cancer screenings mandatory. This year, some 5,000 people will be diagnosed with oral cancer. Many will be over the age of 65 as advanced age is a risk factor for oral cancer.

Seniors and Oral Cancer Statistics:

The large majority, or 65 percent, of individuals diagnosed with oral cancer, will live beyond five years.

Proper screenings can detect oral cancer early. An early diagnosis can offer an 85% chance of living five years after detection. 

If your loved one complains about symptoms you think may be indicative of cancer, the time to act is now. Read on and get your loved one the help they need.

What is Oral Cancer?

When we talk about oral cancer, we are usually referring to cancers occurring on the floor and roof of the mouth. It can also occur in the teeth, gums, lips, cheeks, the front of the tongue, the middle of the throat, and the back of the mouth.

Are Early Signs of Oral Cancer Noticeable?

Oral cancer does cause noticeable changes in the mouth. They are, however, often overlooked by seniors. Signs include soreness, irritation, trouble moving the mouth or jaw, thick patches of skin, tenderness, numbness, and issues with swallowing or chewing.

What Does Oral Cancer Treatment Look Like?

Very often, treatment involves surgery, radiation treatment, chemotherapy, and medication. If your loved one is or has been diagnosed with oral cancer, they may receive any one of these treatments or a combination.

Comfort Keepers® in Edmonton Can Help with In-Home Elder Care!

If you are concerned about the health and well-being of your aging loved ones we can help with retirement care, 24-hour care, respite care, senior care, companionship care, end-of-life care, post-surgery care, palliative care, personal care, senior living transition services, and much more! 

Comfort Keepers®’ are trained caregivers who help provide senior clients with the highest quality of life possible to keep them happy and healthy at home. 

Companionship Care and Interactive Caregiving™

Our Interactive Caregiving™ provides a system of care that addresses companionship, safety, nutrition, mind, body, and activities of daily living (ADLs).

Moreover, our trained caregivers are selected with one specific quality: empathy. Empathetic care is care that starts in the heart, and it allows us to meet our client’s exact needs. 

Home Care Edmonton

To learn more about senior care in Edmonton, contact the Comfort Keepers® office to discuss our unique service offering. If you live in Devon, Edmonton, Sherwood Park, or Stony Plain and surrounding areas, contact Comfort Keepers at 780-465-4665.

Is Invoicing Modelling and Client Direct Home Care the Right Option for You?

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

Comfort Keepers® Edmonton is here to help you and your loved ones get the best care possible. Recently awarded the “Accredited with Exemplary Standing” seal by Accreditation Canada, our Edmonton location has achieved the highest available certification in Canada for Home Care services, clearly demonstrating Comfort Keepers’ commitment to offering safe, high-quality home care to its senior clients in Edmonton.

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