A complete guide for caregivers with everything you need to know to care for a person with chronic lung disease or COPD at home.

“This book should be read by anyone who will undertake the role of caregiver for family members with chronic lung disease. It will alert the potential caregiver to important issues to address in their new roles. It provides a source of comfort to know that others in this position have successfully adopted a challenging new and important task for their loved ones.”
—Barry Make MD, Co-Director, COPD Program, National Jewish Medical and Research Center

“This book is very well done and easy to read; it is an excellent reference for caregivers.”
—Thomas L. Petty MD, Founding Chairman and Chairman Emeritus of the National Lung Health Education Program

Easy-to-Read! Starts with the basics of understanding lung disease and offers the guidance you need for caregiving.

Avoid Caregiver Burnout! This expanded section teaches how to deal with guilt,  anger, depression, and offers practical steps for critically important caregiver self-care.

A to Z! Takes you through all the steps of home care, helping you:

• understand equipment and monitoring tools to help with shortness of breath
• work with the pulmonologist to avoid hospitalizations
• plan a walking program to maintain endurance and flexibility
• learn exercises to strengthen breathing muscles and increase lung capacity
• learn ways to help compensate for impaired lung function
• reduce stress that produces anxiety resulting in shortness of breath and panic attacks
• make everyday activities like toileting, bathing, feeding, and dressing easier
• ensure proper nutrition and exercise—for you and the person in your care
• handle breathing emergencies and know when to call an ambulance

Plus—Contains checklists, free and low-cost resources, and tips to make your job easier.