Mother with COPD, CHF and other conditionsMy mother is 82 and was diagnosed approximately 6 years ago with COPD. She is also diabetic, type 2. She has a history of CHF. For the most part she... By CommunityMember9841 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments13 comments
My husband is at the end of COPD and CHFMy husband is 66 and has had COPD and CHF for 12 yrs. He has had 2 open heart surgeries and 19 stents. He was at the end of his... By sheri2062 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments17 comments
Don’t give up!Hi all, Well, the last two weeks have been bad with Dan being in hospital again. This is the second time in two weeks.He is having a really hard time... By vikki21511 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Tips for Helping Your Caregiver Help You With Your COPDWhen you have COPD, life can be challenging at times. Having a caregiver can help when times get tough. However, a truly effective caregiver needs to understand how COPD affects... By Kathi MacNaughton4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Caregiver Resources: Where Caregivers Can Go for SupportMillions of people are caring for loved ones who are sick or disabled. In fact, some 25 percent of U.S. adults report providing care or assistance to someone with a... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Community Views: How Does Being a Caregiver Impact Your Life?Most of us know what a caregiver does, but not everyone fully understands what it is like to be a caregiver until they are in that role. To start a... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Moving Through the Stages of Grief as a COPD CaregiverI was my mom's primary caregiver during the last four years of her life and I know how hard it can be to watch and cope with the many changes... By Kathi MacNaughton5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Emotional Challenges of Being a COPD CaregiverWhoever says being a caregiver for someone with COPD is easy doesn't know what they're talking about. I speak from experience. I was thrust into the caregiving role quite unexpectedly... By Kathi MacNaughton5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
The FAQs of COPD Caregiving: Part 2In the first part of this series on caregiving, we talked about the impact of COPD caregiving on the caregiver. We also examined some common facts about caregiving. Finally, we... By Kathi MacNaughton4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The FAQs of COPD Caregiving: Part 1No two ways around it -- COPD caregiving can be challenging and sometimes thankless. However, it can also be rewarding, if approached with the right mindset. Are you a new COPD... By Kathi MacNaughton5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Human Service AnimalThe title may seem odd but bear with me for a bit As a caregiver, the odds are you’re going to get to experience some “unusual” situations with the person... By Michael Vincent2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
A COPD Caregiver IntroHi. I’m kinda new to this so bear with me a bit. I’m a primary care-giver for my wife (Michelle) who has pretty advanced COPD. I’m also disabled in my... By Michael Vincent2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Celebrating Family Caregivers!November each year is COPD Awareness month, but did you know it's also National Family Caregivers Month? This is a time to celebrate all those hard-working, compassionate family caregivers caring... By Kathi MacNaughton4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Visiting the Beach with COPDRecently my family took a trip to the beach. As we were walking on the beach, I thought about how much my mom loved it there. Unfortunately, she didn’t go very... By Tonya Hidalgo2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Dispelling A Caregiver's Fear of Being UnpreparedI live close to Charlotte, NC, and while the riots were occurring, I thought about what it would have been like if mom had been with me during that time... By Tonya Hidalgo2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What I Learned From A Trip To The Emergency RoomRecently I had to listen to reason and go to the Emergency Room. It was something that I've never thought I would have do, but the situation was scary enough that... By Tonya Hidalgo3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Caregivers' New Years ResolutionsIt’s that time of year again, time to make a list of resolutions for the year ahead. Maybe you have done this a hundred times. I know that I have... By Tonya Hidalgo3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Help During the HolidaysThe holidays are here, and if you are like my family, we love this time of year. The last few years have not been as festive due to missing family... By Tonya Hidalgo3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
When Caregivers Don't AgreeIt's safe to say that not all caregivers agree on how to take care of their loved ones. This can pose a few serious problems, especially as COPD progresses. At first... By Tonya Hidalgo2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Make Happy MomentsSometimes you need to make happy moments. With the heaviness of dealing with COPD, it may seem like they are few and far between. That is when it is all... By Tonya Hidalgo2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
