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
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
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
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
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
Give Your Mind A Break...Elaborate houses, immense crops, herds and herds of livestock, and a truly eclectic collection of stuff. Can you guess what this might describe? If you said FarmVille, a game played... By Tonya Hidalgo2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Human Service Animal...The title may seem odd but bear with me for a bit As a caregiver, the odds are you’re going to get to experience some “unusual” situations with the... By Michael Vincent2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Visiting the Beach with COPD...Recently my family took a trip to the beach. As we were walking on the beach, I thought about how much my mom loved it there. Unfortunately, she didn’t go very... By Tonya Hidalgo2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
We Tried For a Transplant...In the first few years after my mother’s COPD diagnosis, I spent countless hours researching the disease. The big thing that kept showing up was: “There is no cure.” Those... By Tonya Hidalgo3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
What I Learned From A Trip To The Emergency Room...I am also telling you this because as a caregiver you may think that you understand, and you may really be trying to understand.... By Tonya Hidalgo3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Take Care of Yourself...As the caregiver, you are caring for someone else, and when things are getting tough, it is hard to remember to care for your own health. ... By Tonya Hidalgo2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Knowing When to Cancel Plans...So what should you, as the caregiver, do when a bad health day comes along for your loved one at a time when plans have been made?... By Tonya Hidalgo2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Fear of Failing As An Advocate...If you are anything like me, as a caregiver, one of my deepest fears was failing to be my mom's voice when she could not speak for herself. ... By Tonya Hidalgo2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Finding the Right Doctor...Finding the right doctor can make a huge difference in your loved one. A doctor that is passive may not push the patient enough, and a doctor that is too... By Tonya Hidalgo2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
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 my head down and push through it all... By Tonya Hidalgo2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments