Independence LostIf you have been a caregiver longer than 24 hours, you have dealt with a grumpy patient. Those days when it doesn’t...reactionscomments
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...reactions11comments
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...reactions15comments
Well Meant WordsNow that you have become a caregiver, you will find that everyone has an opinion. Not only are you hearing these opinions...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions5comments
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...reactions71comments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
Give Your Mind A BreakElaborate houses, immense crops, herds and herds of livestock, and a truly eclectic collection of stuff. Can you guess what this might...reactionscomments
Fatigue: The Silent SymptomWhile dyspnea (labored or shortness of breath) is often the most experienced and most recognized symptom of COPD, fatigue, or lack of...reactions16comments
We Tried For a TransplantIn the first few years after my mother’s COPD diagnosis, I spent countless hours researching the disease. The big thing that kept...reactions3comments
Pursed-Lips Are Not Just for Kissing!Many individuals with COPD experience shortness of breath, which can make them feel anxious and frightened. While there is no cure for...reactions11comments
COPD in America 2015The COPD In America 2015 online survey was conducted to gather insights from over 1,700 individuals currently diagnosed as having COPD, Emphysema...reactionscomments
What NOT to Say to Chronically Ill People.Sometimes us with COPD find it hard getting others to recognize we have a disabling, chronic illness. A recent photo of myself taken...reactions3comments
Texting Instead of TalkingMaybe you’re not well versed in the latest gadgets, and maybe you don’t want to be. That is okay for most things...reactionscomments
Check The Oxygen EquipmentAs the dependence for oxygen grows, it becomes more and more important that the equipment is working properly. This is not something...reactions1comment
Some of Our First ThoughtsMy mother was diagnosed with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in 1997. We knew very little about the disease then, and honestly, medicine...reactionscomments
Staying Active is KeyOne of the subjects I mentioned is 'death by couch'. That can sound disturbing and alarming. But remember as I have had...reactions5comments
