Is COPD an Autoimmune Disease?...Although preventable in most cases, and always treatable initially, it can also lead to disability and death.... By Kathi MacNaughton2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Me Before Alpha-1 (Genetic COPD)...When I started the process of disability, I had been taking care of a couple of clients, so I had to stop.... By Jackie English4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Just beginning...Also a wife and on disability for other illness.... By angelicvampire85741 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Time Flies...Even with me on disability, I like to think I am saving the government and my personal insurance some expenses.... By Janet Plank2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
My Silent Voice and How I Can Make it Be Heard...I've learned to accept, understand, and research my disability.... By Liana Collet2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Change and the Concerns that Come with It...This change would allow me to bring home more money, which would be helpful since my wife has been placed on disability and is easily making less than... By Steven Workman2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Impact of COPD on Quality of Life: By the Numbers...Given the impact of COPD, it’s not surprising that 27% of individuals surveyed were on disability and 51% were fully retired.... By 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
LIFE in my NEW WORLD......I'm on disability now I'm 60 years old. My day starts out using a breathing machine, I take my 4 pills, then later on I take my Symbicort.... By philj1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Flares ...Just got approved for disability. Hopefully I will be moving before the end of this year. My question is, has any one have this....Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 replies
Eleven Tips for Self-Care We Can Do...Also, living on disability I just don't have the income for that. You might be the same way.... By michelle.vincent3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments11 comments
Quality of Life with COPD By The Numbers...Given the impact of COPD, it’s not surprising that 28% of individuals surveyed were on disability and 40% were fully retired. 9 out of 10 Of those... By 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
Stay Silly...Many of us are retired, either by age or disability. That does not mean we have to sit around in our rocking chairs leading a boring existence.... By Carol Kirker3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments20 comments
Chronic Illness Dating Apps: Meeting the Need...At these speed dates, everyone would know beforehand that someone may have an illness or disability.... By Jackie English2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
A Very Merry Christmas in the Slow Lane: Part I...I don't know about you, but I live on disability income and that's not made me a millionaire.... By michelle.vincent3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Fast onset of COPD about a year ago...Applied today for disability, but do they really think you can live on $1800 a month?... By Bert L2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Abuse At The Mall...I was sitting in my car in the disabled car parking space in front of the mall when a young woman came over to my driver's side window and started... By lindainoz1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 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
Health Resources...If your symptoms from COPD prevent you from working, you may qualify for Social Security disability benefits.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
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
COPD Comorbidities...Also, the third leading cause of death and the second leading cause of disability.... By Janet Plank3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments