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...reactions13comments
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...reactions17comments
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...reactions4comments
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...reactions5comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions3comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions5comments
Make Happy MomentsSometimes you need to make happy moments. With the heaviness of dealing with COPD, it may seem like they are few and...reactionscomments
