Traveling Is About The MemoriesRecently I went through a small bag of my mom’s things that my father brought me. There was really nothing of major consequence in it. There were a few small...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Workplace Accommodations Under the Americans With Disabilities ActHaving a chronic illness or disability can sometimes make it difficult – or even physically painful – to function in the workplace. But despite struggling daily, many workers are reluctant...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
COPD: Now What?You will find that you and your doctor, as well as his/her staff, get to be quite a team. At the beginning of your disease, you may find you are...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
COPD and Children: A Living Room CampsiteWhen a person with COPD loves their grandkids to the moon and back, we need to find a way to keep them included as much as possible. Sometimes this is...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
COPD in America 2015: CaregiversThe COPD Caregiver In America 2015 online survey was conducted to gather insights from 193 individuals who are currently, or in the past 5 years, served as the primary caregiver...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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 might give you the freedom to get out...Reactions0reactionsComments31 comments
Expectations on the Caregiver While the Patient Is In the HospitalAs a co-caregivers of a loved one with COPD, we decided pretty early on that we did not want my mother to be alone for an extended time in the hospital...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Basics For Caregivers: MedicationsOne of the most intimidating tasks is keeping track of the medications. In the early stages the new medications are manageable, but as things progress, it can get quite overwhelming...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
To Push Or Not To PushFrom the time that I was a small child, I learned to push my mom. She had multiple surgeries when I was young. At least two of them were major...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Expert Answers: Pulmonary RehabilitationIn dealing with COPD, it might be recommended that you participate in pulmonary rehabilitation. Many people have questions about what pulmonary rehab is, and why a person should participate in it, so...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Independence LostIf you have been a caregiver longer than 24 hours, you have dealt with a grumpy patient. Those days when it doesn’t seem like anything that you do is right...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Is COPD Terminal – Am I Going to Die?As someone who has written a journal on my journey with COPD for a several years I often receive emails from frightened readers. Or notice a search engine query asking if...Reactions0reactionsComments11 comments
The Importance of Taking Care of YOUI cared for my mother, who had end-stage COPD, for more than four years. It was tough, emotionally and physically, every day. Of course, it's much harder on the person who...Reactions0reactionsComments15 comments
Well Meant WordsNow that you have become a caregiver, you will find that everyone has an opinion. Not only are you hearing these opinions, but your patient is hearing them as well...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Expert Answers: Saving Money with COPDAs many people in our community know, having COPD can get expensive! So, we asked our experts John, Leon, and Lyn for tips on making treatment more affordable. Check out their...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Can I Be A Caregiver?There is something that I have learned from many years of having been a co-caregiver for my mother. You can do more than you think you can. Your desire to...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Learning to Breathe Right is the Hardest of AllThe one thing most if not all us with COPD have in common is – we don't breathe right. Even though we fought to breathe from birth many of us never...Reactions0reactionsComments71 comments
Basics for Caregivers: Exercise and Respiratory TherapyYou will find other articles about the options for exercise and respiratory therapy, but what is your role as the caregiver for these things? You are the encourager, towel carrier...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Applying for Social Security Disability Benefits with COPDThe Social Security Administration is a branch of the United States federal government that provides disability benefits to individuals who cannot work due to long-term disability. Benefits are provided through...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Understanding the Respiratory SystemYou've probably heard the old saying, "Knowledge is power." This is never more true than when dealing with a new diagnosis of COPD, also known as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments