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
Video: Barbara Talks COPD Awareness MonthAlthough we walk the same road we all have different stories. Tell your story this month and make others aware of COPD...reactions5comments
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
May is Mental Health Awareness MonthI wanted this video to help all of us through some of the issues of dealing with a continual chronic illness like...reactionscomments
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
It's a Question Of How I LookPeople make assumptions based on what they think they see when they see me. It's always a question of how I look...reactions16comments
Sleeping and COPDIf you are anything like me, your sleep was disrupted for a few years before your diagnosis of COPD. In fact, if...reactions12comments
Welcome to My Secret GardenWelcome to my secret garden. Upon entering we gain a sense of freedom that dissolves our daily cares. Enter a new dimension...reactionscomments
Making a VideoWhen I wake in the morning, there is a corner of my window that allows me to have a peek out and...reactionscomments
The Subtle Warning Signs of COPDThe warning signs are so subtle, it's ridiculous. Taking a look back, I can remember each and every warning sign. Collectively together...reactions6comments
