First Ever COPD National Action Plan...Better Breathers Clubs and the online Living with COPD support community, both of which offer support for people with COPD, their family, friends and caregivers... By American Lung Association2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Inogen Tidal Assist Ventilator...One of my caregivers and also a friend I see every other week or so, both say I seem much better since I've been using it but I'm not...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 replies
Resources for Veterans, LGBTQ+ People, and Other Special Groups...Coping with a chronic health condition can be challenging for you, your family, and your caregivers.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
The Importance of Taking Care of YOU...Of course, it's much harder on the person who has COPD, but it's important that caregivers not forget to take care of themselves as well as their loved... By Kathi MacNaughton3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
I Am More Than My Diagnosis: A Year in Review...There are tears in my eyes as I write this to all of you fellow caregivers because I know the difficult journey you now have before you.... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Adult Coloring Books...As caregivers it is easy to forget yourself, but you need to remember that if you are burnt out, you are no help to your loved one. ... By Tonya Hidalgo2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Things I Have Learned...Searching for the best way to protect myself and my caregivers, so we can all be safe and sound.... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments15 comments
Why COPD Awareness Matters...Caregivers and advocates: maybe it is time for us to take it up a notch. (I’m fussing at myself here too.)... By Tonya Hidalgo2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Impact of COPD on Quality of Life: By the Numbers...Caregivers were relied on most for emotional support (73%) and to help with day-to-day tasks and activities (67%).... By 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
COPD Anxieties: Financial Stress...Caregivers, too, may take on quite a bit of stress in supporting loved ones financially. ”Will my medical bills take every penny?”... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
What Does it Mean if I Am an Alpha-1 Carrier ?...That is why being an advocate for yourself or for those that you are caregivers for is very important.... By Jackie English3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Expectations on the Caregiver While the Patient Is In the Hospital...As a co-caregivers of a loved one with COPD, we decided pretty early on that we did not want my mother to be alone for an extended time in the... By Tonya Hidalgo2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Is this a issue with you...I run into a lot of patients and caregivers in stores or in public....Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 repliesCoping
From Our Perspective...Other times its advice shared by other COPD patients and caregivers.... By KevinDavitt3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Help During the Holidays...As caregivers, we really don't understand all of what our loved ones are dealing with, and our loved ones may not really understand our compassion either... By Tonya Hidalgo3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Flu Shot Debate...As caregivers and COPD sufferers, you will hear this every year, and sometimes it will be from those closest to you.... By Tonya Hidalgo3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
When You Can’t Afford COPD Medication...All my best to patients and caregivers in getting your meds!... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments11 comments
Strong Smells Can Cause Shortness of Breath...It is up to us, the caregivers, and patients to help them understand and to present that information with love. ... By Tonya Hidalgo2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Oxygen Patients and Mobility...My goal in this research study is to gather information from both oxygen patients, their family members and caregivers to help develop a more efficient...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 replies
Quality of Life with COPD By The Numbers...Caregivers were relied on most for emotional support (71%) and to help with day-to-day tasks and household chores (68%).... By 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
