Basics for Caregivers: Equipment...Whatever it might be, it is your job as the caregiver to encourage. Encourage the oxygen use as prescribed.... By Tonya Hidalgo4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Independence Lost...If you have been a caregiver longer than 24 hours, you have dealt with a grumpy patient. ... By Tonya Hidalgo3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What is a Patient Advisory Council?...As a patient or caregiver sharing your lived experiences can help others in various industries and organizations better understand how you manage your... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
To Push Or Not To Push...As a caregiver, we want our loved one to live healthy and remain active, and when they say that they can’t do something our first response is usually,... By Tonya Hidalgo2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
COPD and Children: A Living Room Campsite...When 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... By Tonya Hidalgo2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Some of Our First Thoughts...My mother was diagnosed with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in 1997. We knew very little about the disease then, and honestly, medicine has come a long way since then as... By Tonya Hidalgo3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Texting Instead of Talking...Maybe you’re not well versed in the latest gadgets, and maybe you don’t want to be. That is okay for most things, but this is something that I urge you... By Tonya Hidalgo2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What Are Obstructive Sleep Apnea and CPAP?...Your caregiver should allow you to try as many as you like until you find something that works best for you.... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Kathi MacNaughton...But during the years before my mom died, I began to write about COPD, using my unique perspective as both a healthcare professional and a caregiver.... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for later
Help During the Holidays...That goes for both of you: caregiver and patient.... By Tonya Hidalgo3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Flu Shot Debate...If you, the caregiver, family member or friend, do not ever develop the flu because of getting the flu shot, then that lowers the chance of the COPD patient... By Tonya Hidalgo3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Never Doubt The Resilience of a Child...Along with being a co-caregiver, I had a full-time job, working at least 40 hours per week, sometimes more.... By Tonya Hidalgo3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Traveling Is About The Memories...Recently 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... By Tonya Hidalgo4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What Is A Skin Tear?...Skin tears are not easy to fix, so as a caregiver, probably the most important thing for you to remember is to remain calm. ... By Tonya Hidalgo3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments13 comments
Holiday Planning...Even with COPD, completing all of the tasks for a family gathering could be accomplished with a little extra planning and some true family teamwork. Maybe you have heard the... By Tonya Hidalgo3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Make Happy Moments...Sometimes you need to make happy moments. With the heaviness of dealing with COPD, it may seem like they are few and far between. That is when it is all... By Tonya Hidalgo2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Philips Ventilator Recall: What You Need to Know...If you are a caregiver for someone who uses a recalled ventilator, keep a close eye on their oxygen levels.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Getting to Know Series: Tonya Hidalgo...What is your most proud moment as a caregiver? It is hard to pinpoint a moment, especially from the other side of the fight.... By Editorial Team 5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Basics For Caregivers: Medications...One 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... By Tonya Hidalgo3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Attitude Adjustments...Put yourself in the same situation and think about how you would want your caregiver to react. Give more grace than space.... By Tonya Hidalgo3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments