Caregiver Help and Support...I am a caregiver to my husband who has moderate to severe COPD....Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 repliesCaregiving
The Emotional Challenges of Being a COPD Caregiver...No one can be a successful caregiver 24 hours a day.... By Kathi MacNaughton5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
When Caregivers Don't Agree...It's more important for you (the caregiver) to be the peacemaker than to be right in a trivial argument.... By Tonya Hidalgo2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Julie Sparks...She has learned some valuable lessons in time management and self-care for the caregiver.... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for later
Caregiving With COPD: Husband Undergoes Triple Bypass...Now, as a caregiver, I must juggle the added responsibilities of post-operative care while also attending to my own health needs.... By Janet Plank3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The ABC's of COPD Caregiving...You may find yourself having a rough day as a caregiver.... By Julie Sparks3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Dispelling A Caregiver's Fear of Being Unprepared...If you are a caregiver of someone deep into the stages of COPD, I imagine that you have thought of these questions at least once.... By Tonya Hidalgo2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Michael Vincent...I say somewhat as in my mind each person is their own primary caregiver.... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for later
The Wife of a COPD Patient...My husband was diagnosed about three years ago with COPD. He immediately quit smoking. Everything was going great until October of 2019. He had a terrible coughing, sneezing spell. It... By mamabear631 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
Hospice care for end-stage COPD...I have been the sole caregiver for my husband in home hospice care for over 6 weeks....Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 replies
Expectations on the Caregiver While the Patient Is In the Hospital...You should have a list of a few family members, outside of the main caregiver(s) that can stay for a few hours. ... By Tonya Hidalgo2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
New...breath even with my 02 on....I'm mentally exhausted...I didn't ever think this is what my retirement would be like I'm 55...I am a strong woman always the caregiver...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesCoping
Remember to Say "I Love You"...This is true of the caregiver and the patient.... By Tonya Hidalgo3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Caregiver to my brother...I talk with his doctor tomorrow for the first time. He passed out yesterday and here's his head enough to open up a cut above his eyebrow but would not...Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 replies
Where can I find caregiver support here?...Where can I go to get caregiver support with general questions. Here?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 replies
Waiting For A Lung Transplant...This may mean that you and your caregiver would need to relocate closer to the transplant center. ... By Tonya Hidalgo2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
COPD and Caregivers and Agencies...A trained caregiver will catch this. A non medical companion might not. So as they say we can't chew gum and walk....Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesAwareness
My Initial Thoughts As A Caregiver...I didn’t understand what a caregiver really was at that point.... By Tonya Hidalgo3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Basics For Caregivers: Terminology...What exactly is a caregiver?... By Tonya Hidalgo3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Now Is Not The Time To Be Stubborn...Maybe you are fighting with your caregiver about the help that they are trying to give you.... By Tonya Hidalgo2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments