Community Health Leaders...I say somewhat as in my mind each person is their own primary caregiver.... By Editorial Team 7 min readBookmark for later
Community Team...Before joining Health Union in a full-time role, Misty was a community advocate for Cystic-Fibrosis.com, where she shared her life as a caregiver to her... By Editorial Team 2 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
Caregiver tips...As the wife and caregiver of my husband with copd, lately caring for him is often difficult....Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 replies
Learning to Live with Diagnosis...My husband is my caregiver and has taken over the household and cooking. He has been my hero. At 73, I recognize how fortunate I am.... By r0divl1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Caregiver Help and Support...I am a caregiver to my husband who has moderate to severe COPD....Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 repliesCaregiving
Diane With Advanced COPD...I’ve decided to get a caregiver. I fall a lot and now I’m so unsteady. Ok enough.... By loosey271 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Fightin' The Blues...Thank God my wife and caregiver has managed to build a bit of a life - she's made friends and has places to go and it's almost like she... By rick19592 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Don’t give up!...Hi all, Well, the last two weeks have been bad with Dan being in hospital again. This is the second time in two weeks.He is having a really hard time... By vikki21511 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
My husband is at the end of COPD and CHF...My husband is 66 and has had COPD and CHF for 12 yrs. He has had 2 open heart surgeries and 19 stents. He was at the end of his... By sheri2062 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments17 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
Anointed's Story...I was her sole caregiver 24/7. At the time I didn't know I had lung cancer.... By anointed2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 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
THANK YOU, WRITING HELPS...With much uncertainty I packed up my apartment, left my life, and drove the 30 miles back to my hometown to become his caregiver.... By patt10131 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 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
It's a Genetic Thing: Alpha 1...I was her caregiver, watching her was scary and a good look at my future. In 2002, she finally got her lung transplant.... By alpha1val1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Where can I find caregiver support here?...Where can I go to get caregiver support with general questions. Here?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 replies
Mother with COPD, CHF and other conditions...My mother is 82 and was diagnosed approximately 6 years ago with COPD. She is also diabetic, type 2. She has a history of CHF. For the most part she... By CommunityMember9841 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments13 comments
Coping with copd...I was a caregiver to my mom she also had COPD she passed away 25 years ago.... By Charlotte Solomo2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
Doctor Knows Best?...My husband-caregiver is as amazed as I am. I push the cart at the grocery store instead of riding on the electric cart. I smile so much more.... By r0divl2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments