COPD Lexicon: Hospital Staff (Folks You’ll Meet in the Hospital)...I work at a small town hospital. Where I work professions are color coded. This makes it nice for patients. Once they...reactionscomments
Eating Well While Eating Frugally Pt 2: Cooking and Recipes!...Now that I'm in stage three COPD and am constantly fatigued I don't cook every day. I'd like to, simply because I...reactions2comments
Hey, You're Looking Good...When looking in the mirror, at times I ask, “Who is that white haired lady, with the baggy and darkness around eyes...reactions3comments
Eating Well While Eating Frugally Pt 1: How to Shop...Other than helping my mom bake, I hated to cook when I was younger. I used to joke that I didn't cook;...reactionscomments
How to Save Money on Your Medications...Out of pocket costs for COPD medications can be high. But these medications can be life-saving, or at the least, a great...reactions1comment
10 Improvements Over Past 20 Years...Recently, my boss came to me and said, “Happy Anniversary!” She bought me lunch. It was a worthy celebration of my 20...reactions9comments
Let's Talk COPD...My diagnosis of COPD during 1987 was an unremarkable affair. The doctor informed me after tests for repeated bronchitis and shortness of breath...reactionscomments
The Rewards of Quitting Smoking In a Nutshell...Everyone today knows it's better to quit smoking, that are some significant rewards to quitting smoking. When my parents started smoking in...reactions11comments
It's Been A Year...This year has gone by so fast. Maybe it’s because I’m getting older, and maybe it’s because I had to just put...reactionscomments
10 Things You Might Not Know About COPD...COPD is a complex and intricate group of conditions. Even for those who educate and familiarize themselves with this condition regularly, there...reactionscomments
Now Is Not The Time To Be Stubborn...Are you the type of person that leans into the medical help that is provided, or are you the type that runs...reactionscomments
The Transplant Evaluation Request...Maybe you have heard of someone going through a transplant or maybe you have contributed financially to help someone else. However, I...reactions3comments
Workplace Discrimination – Know Your Workplace Rights ...When you live with a chronic illness or disability, it can sometimes be difficult to function in the workplace. However, many workers...reactions3comments
Community Tips: Staying Active with COPD...When 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 Team...During 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 Care...Caregivers: 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 Anyway...I 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 Numbers...As with many chronic conditions, the full impact an individual’s life can be difficult to assess. Most healthcare professionals focus on managing...reactionscomments
What a Difference a Year Makes...Looking back I realize That I could bake, cook and clean I could visit, shop and enjoy more than I can now...reactionscomments