This months blog post comes from the Public Outreach Department of the Mesothelioma Center (Asbestos.com). 

Supporting someone with cancer is no simple task. It requires resilience, patience and compassion, but the benefits and rewards felt by the cancer patient and their loved ones are worth every ounce of effort. 

If your loved one is struggling with incontinence or "accidents" there are things you can do. First, make sure they are offered the toilet at least every 2 hours. Sometimes a toileting schedule can help with

Always remember that skin care is an important issue in the care of the elderly. First, frequent showers are important to keep skin clean. A very good bed bath with warm soapy water will suffice if necessary.