Stage 4What is stage 4 like for you? How can a caregiver support you? Why don’t drs say or help more? What must family understand now?...Reactions0reactionsComments17 repliesEnd StageFriends & FamilyTips & Advice
Becoming invisible I realize that the older we become, the more society, in general, ignores us. I guess we portray the mortality that people are uncomfortable with. I understand and was guilty...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesFriends & Family
Update to My Wife's September Car AccidentJust wanted to update my wife's recovery from her car accident in September. Her shoulder and knee have pretty much recovered and are feeling better. But her neck has not...Reactions0reactionsComments20 repliesFriends & FamilyCaregiving
FUN Christmas Prank is ONWell folks it is that time of year to do something naughty or nice. This year for me was a little of both. My family has had a rough year...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesFriends & FamilyCaregivingCoping
A Couple of Life's Precious MomentsThis past weekend I had a couple of Life's Precious Moments. My wife and I typically get our two grandsons (7 and 3 1/2) on Fridays to give the parents...Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesFriends & FamilyMental Health
COPD and RelationshipsHow has COPD impacted your relationships with family, friends, and others (i.e. dating, coworkers, acquaintances, etc.)?...Reactions0reactionsComments97 repliesCopingFriends & Family
It's Always SomethingThis morning my wife totaled her 2020 Nissan Rogue on the way to work at 6 AM. I got a phone call at 6:05 AM and when I answered, my...Reactions0reactionsComments19 repliesFriends & Family
Shower Chair A Gift of LoveMonths ago I mentioned to a sister that I was figured I was going to need to get a shower chair and removal shower head for reasons not COPD. She...Reactions0reactionsComments12 repliesCaregivingFriends & FamilyMental Health
I need tips for living with a smoker.My husband is still smoking and he said he would stop smoking in the house, but he hasn't. I don't know how to live with this....Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesFriends & FamilyTips & AdviceSmoking
It's a bitchIf you have COPD you need to rely on doctors, medications, machines, exercise, and, if your lucky, from family and friends. As supportive as those are, if you yourself don't...Reactions0reactionsComments9 repliesCopingBreathingFriends & Family