Dear Family,...I had no idea how happy I could be just taking care of my family. Your dad must be applauded for encouraging me to stay home and raise my... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
COPD, A Family Disease...When I was first diagnosed with COPD I heard the phrase “COPD is a family disease.”... By Janet Plank4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Celebrating Family Caregivers!...National Family Caregivers Month is a time to recognize and honor family caregivers across the United States.... By Kathi MacNaughton4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Grandsons Interviewed Me About COPD: Here's What They Asked...My grandkids are always inquisitive about my Alpha-1, so I thought I would share their questions and how I answer them in an article. I gave them instructions to ask... By Jackie English3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
COPD Anxieties: Relationships & Family..., and much more: “My family doesn't understand” / “family will get tired of me” Some feel that their condition is downplayed by their family, or that... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
For my family....Has anybody ever written a note to explain to family members what’s happening....Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 replies
Venting - family needs to communicate!...There are friends, and family members who must chat about my lung condition....Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 replies
My Family Picnic (Part 1)...The pandemic happened so fast and lasted so long, it has been years since my extended family and I have been together.... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
When COPD Affects Your Family...When COPD affects your family, it is anything but funny.... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Life Is Getting in the Way of Living (Part 2)...They are a lot of my life, my family. It may sound strange to some, yet those who are often alone likely understand.... By Janet Plank5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments17 comments
Overnight visits with oxygen ...Trying to find out why I can't use my portable concentrator to sleep overnight when I visit family....Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 replies
Thankful...Most if my family doesn't. Thank you for being here....Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 replies
Family Support Is Critical...And family member's don't be mine.... By seburnworth034 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Listen To Your Friends And Family...Often times we Respiratory Therapists have to take on the role of teacher. We do our part to fix you. Then we teach you. That's what we do. For me... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Professional Caregiving vs. Family Caregiving...For family, your concept of time will disappear, as will your comfort level.... By Julie Sparks2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
A Letter To My Family About COPD...It makes sense that they call COPD a family disease, because it does affect each of us.... By Janet Plank5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments20 comments
Family talk coping...I know my health issues impact my family. They are aware of my Stage 4 COPD, Severe emphysema plus other medical conditions....Reactions 0 reactions Comments8 repliesFriends & FamilyEnd StageCoping
A New Family Member!...We might not be 100% of what we use to be, but to help and find a new family member you don't have to be....Reactions 0 reactions Comments12 repliesCopingExerciseMental Health
New kid on the block....I need to learn about my disease and how I can help myself help my family....Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 replies
My Family Picnic (Part 2)...I enjoyed my family and enjoyed spending the day with them.... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments