The eternal question: to crust, or not to crust?
“Crusting” refers to the use of ostomy powder and a skin barrier film to create a dry surface over top of damaged skin around a stoma. It is done in the case of skin breakdown where there is a small amount of moisture present. Crusting allows the […]
Organ donation registry update
Over the years, the way to make sure you are recognized as an organ donor has changed. There was a form to fill out, a sticker to put on your CareCard, and now, an online registry. This new method has replaced the previous ones, so if you want to be an organ […]
Planning for the future
End-of-life planning can be hard to do. When you are healthy and well, it can seem like something that can wait. When you are ill, considering death can make it feel more immediate, and day-to-day life can take all of your energy and time.
But life can be unpredictable, and having a plan […]
Allergies vs. sensitivity
Skin irritation under the ostomy barrier (also known as the flange) can be very uncomfortable, and even painful. It can also make getting a good seal quite challenging, and both of these factors together can seriously compromise your quality of life.
There are many common reasons why the skin around the stoma and under the barrier […]
What can Ostomy Canada do for me?
The Ostomy Canada Society (formerly the United Ostomy Association of Canada) is an organization for people with an ostomy and their families, loved ones and supporters. Having ostomy surgery is a big change in the way your body looks, functions and how you feel in it; knowing there are […]