How To Support Someone With COPD
What are ways you could be better supported while having COPD?
For myself, it would be so helpful to have someone to come in to change bedding, dust, do floors and help organize. Maybe one room every couple of weeks. When I do these tasks, I’m always down for a couple of days after. Even wearing a mask, I cough more and there is so much pain in my back as well. I don’t feel like I ever get anything done.
How about you? Please share!
Janet (Team)I'd be lost without my little robot vacuum. I have an inexpensive off-brand one so it doesn't work that great, but it definitely leaves the house cleaner than before and I don't have to struggle with the regular vacuum. Is the dusting struggle about stamina or inhaling the dust itself? It might be useful to try wearing a mask of even a simple handkerchief to keep from inhaling anything accidentally. -Melissa, team member yes we are in the US and are in the same situation. My husband does the majority of what needs to be done but he is getting up in years also. The going rate for a gardener is at minimum 100.00 a month for small yard, no mowing. I don't need it every month but you can't find anyone to come just when needed. Housekeeper is 150.00 & up for 2 hrs and same as the gardener, they want to come weekly. We aren't messy people and just need someone to deep clean once in awhile.
I didn't realize when budgeting for retirement I would need these services at 70😩
Me, too.
Knowing the actual results of test.
Sending good thoughts and support to you and your wife in this time of recovery. Remember to take care of yourself too, doc -- your health is just as important! We're here for you. -Melissa, team member . Thank you Melissa, I do appreciate your support.
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My doctor keep giving me new medication, to the point I'm tired now because no body is answering my questions. I asked what stage of copd do I have, I'm still waiting for an answer.
Until next time take care.Hi
. If you feel like your doctor isn't listening to you, I hope you consider finding someone new. You need and deserve an empathetic doctor who responds to your needs. Always remember you pay for those services even if your insurance or Medicare covers the appointments. I hope you get some answers at your next appointment. It's good hearing from you. Gentle hugs. - Lori (Team Member)
