5 Tips for Managing Depression With COPDMy mom was an open book. Whatever she was going through, those close to her knew about it. She spoke in plain terms about managing depression with COPD. She didn’t... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Taking an Ocean Cruise With COPDMy sister called an emergency meeting of “The Caregiver’s Club.” After mom’s diagnosis with COPD, we kids took turns being up in her business. It’s something that she loved and... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
The Summer Slump With COPD and How to Beat ItSummertime has a certain feel that brings on memories of my mom. All of my mom’s friends called her Tootsie. She lived up to her cheerful name in many ways... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Increasing Your Pulse Oxygen Levels With COPDAfter my mom’s diagnosis, we were all trying to learn how we could help support her health. After learning about pulse oximetry, we felt we had something to measure. Her... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments15 comments
When COPD Affects Your FamilyMom used to say that we put the fun in dysfunctional. When COPD affects your family, it is anything but funny. Oh, we tried to make light of the troubles... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
COPD and New HobbiesWhen mom was frustrated with feeling cooped up, she used hobbies to keep happy with her COPD. Some were expensive and involved time and planning. Others were started on a... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments12 comments
DIY Cleaners for COPD: Mom’s RecipesMama was a hoot. Memories of her always make me smile. When we decided to make DIY cleaners for COPD, mom’s recipes were the best. We experimented a lot. One... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Generations of Smoking in My FamilyThere are several generations of smoking in my family, and recently, it brought up a lot of emotions. See, I found a box of VHS tapes in storage. When I... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How to: Beginner Tai Chi in 6 MovesFollow along on this 'How-to: Beginners Tai Chi in 6 moves' class. It is an ancient form of movement that anyone can learn. Most of us think of Tai Chi... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Easy Tai Chi With COPDMany tai chi classes seem complex and involve a lot of fancy moves. This easy tai chi with COPD class includes simple postures that are easy to do. Follow along... By Karen Hoyt1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Moving Mom in With COPD If you’ve read my post 'When Your Kids Tell You to Quit Smoking', it’s clear that we all felt like it was time to quit smoking. Then we all agreed... By Karen Hoyt3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Do’s and Don’ts of Accepting Help With COPDI’m glad that I learned some do’s and don’ts of accepting help when living with COPD from my mom. One of the hardest things for many people is accepting help... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
When Your Kids Tell You to Quit SmokingWe were a family of smokers, except for my baby sis. After mom was diagnosed with COPD, all 4 of us kids told her to quit smoking. Her illness forced... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Nose Dryness With Supplemental OxygenSometimes mom had nose dryness with supplemental oxygen for COPD. Then the cannula would irritate it and make things worse. Her skin seemed drier and thinner inside her nostrils anyway... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments30 comments
Favorite Products for Dry Mouth with COPDEveryone has their favorite products for a dry mouth with COPD, and there are many to choose from. Mom battled the symptoms of dry mouth and learned how important it... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments13 comments
Can COPD Cause Choking?Mom and I were enjoying a cup of coffee one morning when she started coughing. It started as a tickle, and then suddenly she was gasping for air. Jumping out... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
What are the best treatments for peripheral artery disease (PAD)?What are the best treatments for Peripheral Artery Disease or PAD? Please list pros and cons....Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Is Your House Toxic?After living with COPD for a few years, mom had her routine down. However, when I came home for a visit, it seemed that something was off. She and I... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments13 comments
Which COPD Medications are Best for You?When mom was diagnosed with COPD, us kids were clueless about what she was going to need. I started a list of her medications to get us started. We wrote... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
10 Tips to Prevent Choking with COPDWhen mom began to choke more easily after her diagnosis with lung inflammation, I was concerned. For one thing, she was alone at home a lot. Sometimes it took her... By Karen Hoyt3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments26 comments
