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
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
Can I Still Have Surgery While Having Stage Four COPD?...I would think that it would be on a case-by-case basis including the type of surgery, recovery, if you have a caregiver to help you recover and I am... By Jackie English2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 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
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
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
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
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
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
What To Know Before Calling 911...There may come a time when you need to call 911 for help, but how do you know if you should call or drive your loved one with COPD to... By Tonya Hidalgo3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 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
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