Patients with metastatic cancer (also called advanced cancer) often have heightened health and wellness challenges, long-term engagement with the medical system, and uncertainties about the future. Wellspring offers a support group program for patients living with advanced disease where they can share their stories, challenges and questions in a safe and confidential setting. The Advanced… [Read More]
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FEATURED PROGRAM: Metastatic Cancer Support Group
Posted on March 7th, 2014 | 2 Comments
Wellspring ‘Money Matters’ Financial Advice Clinic Assists Members
Posted on February 10th, 2014 | 3 Comments
“I’m on Long Term Disability and my income is only 65% of when I was working. My expenses are way beyond my monthly income. I’m having trouble meeting my mortgage payments. Should I use my RRSPs to try and get by financially? Is this a good option?What other options should I consider?” Many people with… [Read More]
Getting ready for Tax Time
Posted on February 10th, 2014 | 2 Comments
It’s tax time again, and many cancer patients have extra medical costs that could be used as a tax credit. On your annual income tax, there is the Medical Expenses Tax Credit. For the 2013 tax year, the credit is $2,152 or three percent of your net income – whichever is less. So if your… [Read More]
Natural And Integrative Cancer Care: What Are my Options?
Posted on February 4th, 2014 | 0 Comments
By Dr Paul Hrkal ND http://www.paulhrkalnd.com/ Dr. Hrkal is a board certified Naturopathic physician and an active member of the Canadian and Ontario Associations of Naturopathic doctors. He also is a member of the Oncology Association of Naturopathic Physicians. Dr. Hrkal ND will be leading the discussion series Cancer Proof Your Home: The Impact of… [Read More]
Finding Clarity in Brain Fog
Posted on January 24th, 2014 | 0 Comments
SPECIAL NOTE: Wellspring Westerkirk House will be offering a Back at Work discussion series on Brain Fog called Managing Brain Fog in the Workplace on Thursday February 27, 6:00- 8:00 p.m.. This session is specifically directed at cancer patients who are back at work. To register for this Back at Work session please call, 416-480-4440…. [Read More]
Long Term Disability Benefits and the CPP Disability Child’s Benefit
Posted on January 24th, 2014 | 1 Comment
Several years ago, I attended a CPP Disability training session that included the Director of CPP Disability. Someone brought up the issue of Long Term Disability providers including the CPPD Child’s pension in the calculation of LTD Benefits. Let me take a step back to explain. CPPD recipients who have a child/children receive an extra… [Read More]
Making the Most Out of Winter Vegetables
Posted on January 10th, 2014 | 0 Comments
By: Chef Lisa Shamai, Lisa Shamai Cuisiniere Just because the temperatures are plummeting, doesn’t mean you need to sacrifice eating vitamin-rich fresh produce. Winter vegetables, such as cabbage, brussels sprouts , squash, sweet potatoes, turnips parsnips, carrots, beets, kale and rutabagas, make delicious additions to your nutrition complement during the long, cold months. Below are… [Read More]
