Living alone

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I am sorry to hear you are having such a hard time. Being alone with COPD makes it hard to keep up with anything. My wife works fulltime and sometimes does not get home until after supper time. I do my best to keep up with household stuff. I do manage to clean house weekly, we do the grocery shopping together weekly, I also manage to cook most meals (very simple stuff, mostly involving a crock pot), but some days I simply do not have the energy. On those days I rest and sleep. I haven't had to many of those days lately though, as we are moving in 12 days. Not moving far (only seven miles), but to a smaller place that will require less work from me.
I would think there would be some community programs that would be able to help you out. Try reaching out to local churches, meals on wheels, any local group that has volunteers who could give you an occasional hand. Talk to your medical provider and see if they can suggest anyone who could possibly help you out. I wish I had better solutions for you, but I simply do not. I wish you the best. Take care and God Bless.

Hi CM1766, and thank you for sharing your present home situation with the community. I see our fellow member/colleague, , has already replied and has made some very practical suggestions, which may be of benefit to you to try out. Is this something you feel you can do now? Perhaps your brother-in-law can provide some assistance for you with this.
These types of social services may improve your current daily routine and make it easier for you to manage.
What do you think?
If there is anything we can assist you with, please let me or any other moderator / team member know. You are always welcome here in our online community.
Wishing you well,
Leon (site moderator COPD.net)

I'm so sorry for the situation you're in. Being alone can be very difficult and even have an effect on our physical health.


Since you're part of this online community, I have to assume you're technologically savvy. Have you joined some other groups? Maybe some online chat groups that share interests that you have. Do you read? Do you have other hobbies? If so, I can assure you there are groups dedicated to pretty much anything you might have an interest in. Being part of those can help ease the feeling of loneliness.


Leon also mentioned some community services that may be available to help. The social services site may help with that.


Please also remember that this community is always here to chat when you need someone.


Please take care,
Lyn (site moderator COPD.net)

Are you a senior and do you live in the US? I am thinking of the Meals on Wheels program as well as other social service programs that help out with basic needs. If you need transportation, your area may offer paratransit service, like a bus or van that comes to your home and takes you to the store, appointments, and so on. You might also want to talk with your doctor about getting help from a home health aide or nurse that visits to make sure your needs are met. You don't have to struggle so much. If you need help finding assistance, we might be able to find contact information if you give us a general area. Sending a hug to you. We're here for you! -Melissa, copd.net team