AcceptanceOver the years, I've been called stubborn and bullheaded. Determined, a doer, responsible, organized, and even a quitter. Each and every word...reactions3comments
Resources for Reduced Cost HealthcarePrescriptions, scent-free laundry detergent, over-the-counter products, special cleaning products, all these items can add up and can make living with or caring...reactions4comments
What Is the Office of Aging?Two years ago at age 65, I qualified for Medicare. In order to “get it right,” I called on an expert. Her...reactionscomments
The Importance of a Doctor and Others in Treating COPDOnce upon a time, back in my day, there was one doctor for everything. At that time, in my area anyway, the...reactionscomments
What a PainMy body can actually confuse me on some days. I want to ask: “Is it COPD or something else that I’m struggling...reactions1comment
The Little ThingsStanding in the kitchen and looking out the kitchen window, I feel a burst of joy. One that comes when I am...reactions13comments
Do You Have a Pet That Helps You Cope With COPD?I do. I had two at one time (during my COPD years), Sophie and Penny. Sophie was a beautiful rescue border collie mix...reactions21comments
The MotivatorAccording to the Oxford dictionary, “Motivation is the reason why somebody does something or behaves in a particular way.” That one word...reactions2comments
Rediscovering MeMy daughter-in-law copes with a more severe form of Ulcerative Colitis. It’s been so severe that we feared for her life. I...reactions9comments
Don't Worry, Be HappyWhat a motto this saying became back in the 80's when the song "Don't Worry, Be Happy" came out. At that time, I...reactions2comments
Wearing Masks With COPDAs the COVID pandemic continues to surge, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends people wear face masks in public...reactions2comments
The Weather Is a-ChangingChange is hard for me. Any change is a challenge when you have a debilitating disease. Right now, the season is changing...reactions19comments
Oh Heck No!It all started when my husband took me to a brand-new Dollar Store. I was hoping to find fabric, as some people...reactions19comments
Why Quitting Smoking Can Prolong Your LifeI frequently hear questions like, “Why should I quit smoking, the damage is already done?” or “I quit smoking, but I don’t...reactions3comments
I Have Alpha What?"You have Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency." Those were the words that I heard when I was diagnosed in June of 2010. Alpha-1 Antitrypsin...reactions2comments
The Better Breathers ClubIf you’re fortunate to have attended a meeting of a COPD support group, I think you’ll agree – they are wonderful. They...reactions5comments
Moving Mom in With COPD If you’ve read my post 'When Your Kids Tell You to Quit Smoking', it’s clear that we all felt like it was...reactions3comments
On Oxygen & On The Go - Part 1: The Burden of Portable OxygenJust because you're on supplemental oxygen doesn't give you any reason not to get out and about. To the contrary, supplemental oxygen...reactions32comments
Take the Person Before Patient SurveyThe Person Before Patient Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! What makes us the people we are? Living with...reactionscomments
Resources for Assistance with Household TasksSince the symptoms of COPD can be varied and debilitating, including shortness of breath during daily activities, it can often be a...reactions5comments
