Zoom Changed My LifeBefore the pandemic, I didn’t have any knowledge of the Zoom program. I think that is true for many on a personal level. If I did any video chats, it... By Carol Kirker3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
The 4 People Everyone NeedsWe, humans, were not meant to do life alone. We excel in a community, surrounded by people. But - and it's a big but - we are who we choose... By Jeff Collings2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments12 comments
AcceptanceOver the years, I've been called stubborn and bullheaded. Determined, a doer, responsible, organized, and even a quitter. Each and every word has brought me through the good times and... By Janet Plank3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
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 in between. I was given an action plan... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
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 name was Sandy and she worked at the... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 doctor was male. When I was called to... By Janet Plank2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Forest BathingBy definition, forest bathing is immersing yourself in nature in a mindful way. The term (shinrin-yoku) originated in Japan, acknowledging that time spent with nature relieves stress and is very... By Carol Kirker3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
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 that we got when our kids were younger... By Jackie English3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments21 comments
Personal HygieneMost days I must coax myself into showering. It’s as if I am coaxing a child, trying to get them to see my way. Most of us know it is... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Change of Seasons With COPDMy lungs don’t really care for fluctuating temperatures when the seasons change. Some of my worst exacerbations have been going from the warm air of summer to the cooler air... By Carol Kirker2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments33 comments
Get the Support You NeedIt can be so difficult to ask for help, especially if you have always managed to do things yourself. Then the day comes when you really need help to do... By Debz Borge2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Researchers Home in on Possible Cause of EmphysemaResearchers in Japan have stumbled upon an interesting discovery. They think they have discovered a protein responsible for the early stages of emphysema, and the hope is this will someday... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
Getting Older and CrankyAs the years seem to be flying by, I'm sure I am getting cranky and a little more irritable. The seasons seem to be rolling into two instead of four... By Debz Borge2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
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 aware the minute I open my eyes that... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments24 comments
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 may not remember the exact words of what... By Janet Plank2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
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 worried about very little. As my health deteriorated though... By Becky Brooks2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
How to Be the Architect of Your Own LifeWhen we are born, we are given gifts that help us navigate our lives. As we get older, we finally chisel those gifts so we can have a better experience... By Liana Collet2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
What's in Your Toolbox? (Part 2)Editor's note: This is part 2 of a series. Be sure to check out part 1! Most of us with COPD have been prescribed some sort of inhaler, if not... By Carol Kirker3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
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 you have ever worked in your life. You... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments25 comments
Coping With Mental Health: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)If you or someone you love is struggling with a mental health disorder, you are not alone. Twenty percent of adults in the US experience at least one mental illness... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments