Surviving The HolidaysThe end of each year brings on seasonal festivities with lots of visiting and socializing. Even in this mid-pandemic year, people still...reactions6comments
What to Do When Your Oxygen Level Is LowIn the realm of home oxygen therapy, optimal health demands a proactive approach. As someone deeply involved in the qualification process for...reactions2comments
Remembering Barbara MooreWe are profoundly heartbroken to share with the community that Patient Leader Barbara Moore passed away on January 7, 2024 at the...reactions9comments
Walking & Rolling: Mobility AssistanceMy husband stopped the van, parking it in the handicapped spot in front of a shop. “What do you need?” he asked...reactions5comments
3 Products That Make My COPD Life EasierTwenty-one years of having COPD had passed before the progression of my illness forced me to retire from work. Another three years...reactions9comments
Who Woke Up the Weather?Just a few weeks ago that I was talking to a friend and telling her I was actually looking forward to winter...reactions9comments
Have You Ever Thought of Using a Walker ?I had never considered using a walker until my surgery in 2015. I was still using oxygen tanks back then, and my...reactions52comments
Losing My Comfortable LivelihoodI was a normal working person, in the last years of my career. At age 60, I hadn’t really begun the game...reactions2comments
Travel Bag, Getting Ready (Part 1)It’s not just a hospital bag, but it is about being prepared for any catastrophe that could unexpectedly come your way and...reactionscomments
Feline Self-CareWe were raised in a culture that said if we took care of ourselves we were being selfish, but have you ever...reactions5comments
My Holiday GoalsMy biggest challenge during any holiday is goal setting. I want to do all the things exactly the way I did them in...reactionscomments
Health Tracking JournalWhen I was diagnosed with chronic illness, I found doctors questions as confusing as they must have thought my answers were. The...reactions9comments
Filling Your Travel Bag (Part 2)Now that you have found the perfect bag, let’s talk about filling it. Have a look around you. What things are you...reactions3comments
My EnablerI was recovering from my first major exacerbation and had been bedridden for more than 3 weeks. After being in a coma...reactions3comments
Respiratory RehabilitationA mere 3 days after a month long stay in the hospital, the specialist’s office called. They had a request from the...reactions12comments
My BiPapOne of the constant tests I had done while in the hospital was Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) Test. It is a test...reactions1comment
Heart Health and COPDWe should all be aware that the progression of one disease can often lead to deficiencies in other internal organs. Our lungs...reactions6comments
Survival Mode and Incontinence EffectsIt was about 7 am, lightly snowing, and still very dark outside. I needed to be sure that I got to work...reactions87comments
Having A Power Outage In The Middle of the NightThere are so many things to remember when you have a chronic illness. Some things are within your control and other things...reactions17comments
What Does a Mindful Walk Mean?Having a mindful walk is a simple practice and yet some of us never get it right. It is learning to be...reactions7comments
