A Talk to My Future SelfMy oldest daughter and I were talking about life. We talked about some guilt from the past and how we have no...reactions4comments
There’s an app for COPD? (Part 1)I’m not a big tech guy, especially when it comes to my iPhone. I have it to make phone calls, to use...reactionscomments
No, You Can't Come Over for DinnerI tend to forget that not everyone understands what it's like to live with a chronic illness. I also tend to forget...reactions25comments
New BeginningsThe New Year is here. For as long as I remember, this has been a time of resolutions, where I always declare...reactionscomments
Types of DoctorsSo, it’s important to have a great doctor. But, you’ll also want a doctor who fits your personality. Here are the four...reactionscomments
Incorporate Yoga Into Your Daily Routine for Some COPD BenefitsStaying active when you have COPD is important. It will help your body stay stronger and improve your overall quality of life...reactions2comments
Coping With COPD Flare-Ups61% of respondents indicated in the 2018 In America survey that they want information on coping with COPD flare-ups. Kevin shares information...reactions18comments
Starting AnewSometimes, living this COPD life, as well as a life of chronic illness, makes it difficult to find things to look forward...reactions2comments
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
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
10 Rules For Determining What Medicine Works Best For YouThere are many COPD medicines currently on the market. There will also be many new ones entering the market in the near...reactionscomments
The Stigma Around Pain and MedicationsChronic pain on its own can be difficult to manage. Unfortunately, chronic pain and its treatment may also have accompanying stigma that...reactionscomments
The Christmas Epidemic: Is Christmas A COPD Trigger?Last year I made a list of “10 Christmas COPD Triggers.” Apparently I missed a key trigger: Christmas itself. Seriously, folks! Researchers...reactions5comments
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
COPD Anxieties: Loss & ProgressionIn this series, we discuss causes of anxiety for those facing physical illness and its side effects. Phrases in bold are the...reactions11comments
The Holidays and COPDMy family and I had a wonderful Thanksgiving. Hope you and yours did too. On my side of our family (which is...reactions1comment
What Am I Trying To Say?Whether we like it or not, we have moved to the fast track, which offers immediate convenience and response. We can email...reactions6comments
Myths and Facts About Living WillsA living will is known by several other names, including advanced directive, healthcare declaration, medical directive, and many more. There is often...reactionscomments
How to Help Friends and Family Understand COPDWe all have our individual lives. In this country and this society, they are usually very busy and oftentimes hectic. Which is...reactions11comments
Tips for Staying Healthy During the Holidays With COPDIt's that time of year again... the holiday season. Certainly, it can be a happy time for many of us, with parties...reactions6comments