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...It's possible to go without a caregiver because of the help of the airlines but so much easier with a caregiver's help....

...If you have been a caregiver longer than 24 hours, you have dealt with a grumpy patient.  ...

...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...

...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...

...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,...

...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...

...As a patient or caregiver sharing your lived experiences can help others in various industries and organizations better understand how you manage your...

...Your caregiver should allow you to try as many as you like until you find something that works best for you....

...What is your most proud moment as a caregiver? It is hard to pinpoint a moment, especially from the other side of the fight....

...Along with being a co-caregiver, I had a full-time job, working at least 40 hours per week, sometimes more....

...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...

...Skin tears are not easy to fix, so as a caregiver, probably the most important thing for you to remember is to remain calm.  ...

...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...

...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...

...That goes for both of you: caregiver and patient....

...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...

...If you are a caregiver for someone who uses a recalled ventilator, keep a close eye on their oxygen levels....

...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...

...It is also important that you do not beat up your co-caregivers as well.  ...