Remembering Our Loved OnesWhen you dig deep into your memories, there are core memories that stand out. They are the ones that you could never...reactions2comments
Have A Good LaughWe were recently cleaning out our garage, and we came across a board game that had been the Sunday afternoon activity with...reactionscomments
Holiday PlanningEven with COPD, completing all of the tasks for a family gathering could be accomplished with a little extra planning and some...reactionscomments
Are You Prepared For A Local Disaster?When there is a local disaster, it is important to be prepared - especially when living with COPD. There are many types...reactions5comments
Christmas Shopping TipsPurchasing gifts for the holidays can be overwhelming for a healthy person. Add COPD to the mix, and you have a really...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
Fight Against LonelinessAs a caregiver, it is important to stay connected to your loved one. One constant thread with those battling COPD is loneliness...reactionscomments
The Flu Shot DebateI’m sure that you’ve heard this debate many times: “Why should I get the flu shot? Half of the time they don’t...reactionscomments
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...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
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
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
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
Change Your Avatar for COPD Awareness MonthNovember is COPD Awareness Month! One way to spread awareness is to change your avatar (profile image) across social media sites. You can download...reactionscomments