Community Tips: Staying Active with COPDWhen living with COPD, every day can be unique. Some days, independence and activity may come easily, while other days, it may...reactions10comments
The Lung Transplant Evaluation TeamDuring your lung transplant evaluation, you will meet with a large team of physicians, social workers, physical therapists, psychologists and dietitians. It...reactionscomments
My Healthcare Team (Part 2)As mentioned in Part 1, when talking with people about their journey with COPD, it’s important to remind each person that they...reactions1comment
Be Proactive In CareCaregivers: Maybe you’ve heard of being proactive. In simple terms, being proactive is thinking ahead. An example of being proactive would be...reactionscomments
Have a Fulfilling Life AnywayI have a fulfilling life even though I'm not a princess (except in my mind) or a Supreme Court judge or a...reactions4comments
Impact of COPD on Quality of Life: By the NumbersAs with many chronic conditions, the full impact an individual’s life can be difficult to assess. Most healthcare professionals focus on managing...reactionscomments
It's All In The LightingMy "day job" is in the television industry. I have worked behind the scenes for twenty (plus) years in either the production...reactionscomments
What a Difference a Year MakesLooking back I realize That I could bake, cook and clean I could visit, shop and enjoy more than I can now...reactionscomments
COPD: Letter to My SonWhen I first started getting sick you were just nine. You were in Cub Scouts and I was one of the den...reactions4comments
I Came Out of the COPD ClosetMy daughter got married a couple of weeks ago. It was a blustery outdoor wedding, but so pretty! Then there was an...reactions1comment
Halloween Costumes with COPDI hope you will take this in the fun that it is intended. I was just thinking about my mom and her...reactionscomments
Why COPD Awareness MattersNovember is COPD Awareness Month. It is a time that many of us will collectively bring more awareness about this disease to...reactionscomments
What We Need to Hear and What You Can DoMy friend rubbed my upper arms as if she were warming up someone who'd just come in from the bitter cold. Her...reactions2comments
The Past and Outdoor FunAs a continuation of my previous article, Getting Fit with Pulmonary Rehab, I wanted to discuss the past and also some outdoor...reactions2comments
Focusing on The Things That MatterAs I get older, it’s easier to see that some of the things in life that I thought mattered really don’t matter...reactionscomments
Our COPD Christmas WishlistChristmas is upon us, and what is Christmas without a little gift wishing? Right now, doctors are wishing they had something in...reactionscomments
The Year Was 1987: My 30 Years with COPDI have journeyed many years with COPD. Next year will be an incredible 30 years since being first diagnosed by my then...reactions5comments
Tidbits and Tricks - Tried and TrueWe often hear of unconventional things people do when they are struggling to breathe, to feel better or for any reason. These...reactionscomments
Help During the HolidaysThe holidays are here, and if you are like my family, we love this time of year. The last few years have...reactionscomments
What I Learned From A Trip To The Emergency RoomRecently I had to listen to reason and go to the Emergency Room. It was something that I've never thought I would...reactionscomments
