Respiratory Rehab Lessons LearnedThis is my 2nd kick at the cat. I first attended respiratory rehabilitation upon my initial diagnosis 5 years ago. I was...reactions18comments
I Stopped Eating Fast Food and Helped My COPDI have been overweight for most of my life. I had 3 pregnancies in 3 years and having no tolerance for exercise...reactions7comments
Dentist Appointments and COPDA yearly check-up is in order. In fact, I missed my visit last year due to COVID, so it is especially important...reactions7comments
On Wearing a BraMen can’t really know the pain and discomfort of wearing a bra. From the time I was a child, I could never...reactions82comments
Planning for SpringtimeIt happened last week and it is going to happen again next week. What a difference it made for everyone’s mental and...reactionscomments
My Covid Hospital Stay (Part 1)Editor's note: This is part 1 of a two-part series. Be sure to check out part 2! Flying by the seat of...reactions5comments
Slacking on ExerciseWe know that exercise is essential to our well-being. It makes sense that as we age and our day-to-day activities wind down...reactions4comments
Estate Planning and End of Life ChoicesThe choices we never want to discuss until it is too late need our attention. Making your end-of-life choices is an important...reactions6comments
It Started in SpringMy grandson was staying overnight and that means we have been up since the crack of dawn. It is now 9 am...reactions10comments
The ShiftMy life has shifted. These days I wish for a lot of things. The things that I wish for now are much...reactions16comments
My Covid Hospital Stay (Part 2)Editor's note: This is part 2 of a two-part series. Be sure to read part 1! Looking back, I can now see...reactions4comments
Stepping Out in My New ScooterDespite what the doctors say, I needed to step up my 'Granny game’. I was tired of watching from my window as my...reactions26comments
How to Prevent a Flare-UpI have to mention here and now that for the first two years after diagnosis, you are going to work harder than...reactions27comments
Music on a Bad Mood DayWhen I woke up today, I was in a bad mood. It's funny how that happens for no apparent reason. I am...reactions24comments
Personal HygieneMost days I must coax myself into showering. It’s as if I am coaxing a child, trying to get them to see...reactions6comments
Medicine Going Forward in the New WorldAt the end of 2019, I saw a pulmonary specialist. The frequency of visits is twice a year unless I need him...reactions5comments
What to ExpectMy first exacerbation made me think I was DYING! It was actually horrible. One day I was working two jobs and loving...reactions8comments
Like Thieves in the NightIt is week 65 of the biggest pandemic of our lives. Our province of Ontario, Canada is in its 3rd lockdown. We...reactions3comments
COPD ChoicesMost people think that when you are diagnosed with a serious chronic illness like COPD that all your choices are made for...reactionscomments
Coloring Books, Puzzles and GamesBy the end of August, the days become cooler and shorter, and the never-ending humidity of summer has lifted. Days and nights...reactions5comments
