Diagnosed With Alpha-1, Now What? (Part 1 of 3)...You may also need them if you end up having to apply for disability in the future.... By Jackie English3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Stage 4...exact time from on how long it took to get to this point, but ssi may insist I prove I had it at least in December of 2017, do to...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 replies
Chronic Illness Changes Everything...Sisters and brothers who are too lazy and won’t take the time to read and understand COPD will often have a hard time believing the extent of our disability... By Barbara Moore3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
Identifying COPD Early On for Better Outcomes...It may even cause disability.... By Kathi MacNaughton3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
You Have Alpha-1, Now What? Diet and Exercise (Part 3 of 3)...On March 1, 2011, I started the process of disability. ... By Jackie English3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Let's Talk COPD...COPD is a major cause of disability with the cost to the US government running into many billions of dollars.... By derekc3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
When is it time to consider going on disability for COPD?...I just spent 3 days in the hospital with a flare-up. Still having symptoms requiring nebs. I have an office job at a hospital. I still want to work but...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 replies
My Lungs Are Doing a Flip-Flop: Part 2...She brought up disability. I think about others in this vast COPD family who were told they possibly had five years.... By Janet Plank3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
No, I never smoked. Seriously....pneumonia (I stopped counting a while back), and the damage to my lungs has left with with a lung capacity of about 26% on a good day, and on permanent... By careyje2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Managing Healthcare Expenses...Health ResourcesResources for Veterans, LGBTQ+ People, and Other Special GroupsWorkplace ConsiderationsDisability BenefitsApplying for Social Security Disability... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for later
Are You My Doctor?...Using the occupations of self-care, work or leisure activities, this helps to increase independence, strengthen development and to help prevent disability... By Janet Plank4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Tips for Successful Outings with COPD...Unlike someone without a disability, those of us with COPD - particularly if you're on oxygen - there is no way if your car breaks down you can get... By Mary Ultes6 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
3 Products That Make My COPD Life Easier...The zoo hired scooters for those with a disability. I hired one as I wanted to enjoy my visit.... By derekc5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
Winter Is Coming - Be Careful Out There...Providing you take your time and allow for your disability. I hope you have found this article of use.... By derekc5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
What We Need to Hear and What You Can Do...As to the low cost of it, I'm on disability income which pays me less than minimum wage so anything that's easy on my budget is good.... By michelle.vincent7 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Eating Well While Eating Frugally Pt 1: How to Shop...I want to eat well – eating real food – but because I am on Social Security disability, where the average pay isn't even as much as minimum wage... By michelle.vincent7 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Can't afford health insurance....My doctors told me 5+ years ago to go on disability and I did apply on a couple different occasions but never followed through when turned down....Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 replies
Anxiety and panic attacks...To survive lost my disability Social Security able to get it back now I'm just scared and just need encouragement I haven't quit smoking I end up sitting...Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 replies
Walking & Rolling: Mobility Assistance...When I was at my disability hearing, the judge asked me if I had a prescription for my walker and I was glad to be able to tell her... By michelle.vincent7 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Eating Well While Eating Frugally Pt 2: Cooking and Recipes!...described by food authors as either five ingredients or less, or as ingredients your grandmother would recognize) but because I am on Social Security disability... By michelle.vincent9 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments