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Mastering Oxygen: Understanding Equipment and Support for Better Health
Tune in as respiratory therapist Simon Lu from oxygen provider Careica Health explains the benefits of oxygen therapy, describes at-home or on-the-go oxygen equipment, and offers support to help you live life to the fullest. This webinar will guide you through: CPFF supports pulmonary fibrosis (PF) support groups across Canada where people can meet up,…
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2024 CPFF Patient & Caregiver Survey Report Highlights
Insights give rise to action following pulmonary fibrosis patient and caregiver survey responses in 2024. As CPFF Executive Director Sharon Lee asserts: “We never assume what people want, we actively ask them what they need from us, and do our best to deliver.” In this webinar, Sharon joins research experts from Pearl Communications as they…
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Baking Healthy Cookies With Holistic Nutritionist Tracey Reed
Step into Tracey Reed’s kitchen to bake delicious, healthy cookies to satisfy that sweet tooth. These easy 3-ingredient cookies are great for an on-the-go snack, or if you get peckish mid-afternoon its lovely to have a guilt-free cookie with a cup of tea. Tracey also talks about the upcoming holiday season, and shares fun variations…
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Cooking Stew With Holistic Nutritionist Tracey Reed
Holistic nutritionist Tracey Reed opens up her kitchen and shares a simple and nutritious stew recipe – a perfect comfort food as we head into the fall. Tracey demonstrates how to make a plant based and meat based version and explains the health benefits of ingredients for pulmonary fibrosis (PF) patients. ABOUT TRACEY REED Tracey…
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COVID and Pulmonary Fibrosis – Dr. Daniel Marinescu
In this educational video, CPFF fellow Dr. Daniel Marinescu explains the relationship between pulmonary fibrosis (PF) and COVID-19. What you will learn: Learn more about COVID and pulmonary fibrosis Dr. Daniel Marinescu, MD, MSc, is an ILD Respirologist at Vancouver General Hospital. He also works as a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicine…
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New pulmonary fibrosis treatments on the horizon show outstanding promise
With ongoing investigation into PF and other diseases that inflame and permanently scar lung tissue, researchers are hoping to stop the disease in its tracks and ease suffering. (Article) New treatments in development offer hope for thousands of Canadian pulmonary fibrosis (PF) patients after nearly a decade of anticipation. (Video) Nerandomilast in IPF and PPF,…
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Le parcours de Roy Alderice avec la fibrose pulmonaire
Jennifer et Bill Clements racontent le parcours du défunt père de Jennifer, Roy Alderice, à partir du diagnostic initial de fibrose pulmonaire et pendant la progression de la maladie. Roy avait besoin de temps pour accepter le diagnostic, il l’a donc gardé pour lui un certain temps tout en menant des recherches approfondies sur sa…
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Le parcours de Kerry et Bill Ferguson avec la FP
Dans cette vidéo, Kerry Ferguson parle avec sincérité de son parcours en mémoire de son mari, Bill Ferguson, qui a vécu avec la fibrose pulmonaire (FP) et qui est maintenant décédé. Bill a reçu son diagnostic en 2018. Il a fait face à cette maladie avec courage et détermination, en allant chercher du soutien auprès…
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Kerry and Bill Ferguson’s Journey with PF
In this heartfelt video, Kerry Ferguson shares her journey in memory of her late husband, Bill Ferguson, who lived with pulmonary fibrosis (PF). Diagnosed in 2018, Bill faced the challenges of this disease with courage and determination, finding support through a community of others living with PF. Kerry reflects on the symptoms, diagnosis process, and…
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Disability Benefits and Financial Help
Benefits Finder Tool Find benefits and financial help with everyday expenses or personal tax deductions using this Government of Canada Benefits Finder Tool. Terminal Illness Disability Benefits Individuals who have a terminal illness, like pulmonary fibrosis, can apply for the Terminal Illness Application for Disability Benefits under the Canada Pension Plan. Quebec residents can apply…
