Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is a lifelong, progressive lung disease. People with COPD experience shortness of breath, fatigue, persistent cough, and other distressing symptoms.
Living with COPD can be a roller coaster for both the patient and family caregivers. There can be periods of stability followed by serious flare-ups and frequent trips to the ER. This unpredictability makes caring for COPD difficult to manage alone. With our team’s support, symptoms can become more manageable, stress can be eased, and hospital readmissions reduced.
WHEN IS IT TIME TO CONSIDER HELP FOR COPD?
It’s important to understand the symptoms of the disease, its progress, and when it may make sense to gain an extra layer of support from UpliftedCare. COPD is a progressive disease and as the disease advances, COPD patients and caregivers may want assistance with managing the increasing needs of the patient.
In general, people living with COPD may be eligible for UpliftedCare when they exhibit one or more of the following:
- Shortness of breath at rest and with any activity
- Recurring respiratory infections
- Using multiple inhalers with poor response
- Increased need for assistance from bed to chair
- Fatigue and/or increased cough
- Experiencing repeated trips every few months to the emergency room for respiratory distress or lung infections
- Caregiver feeling overwhelmed and unable to handle their loved one’s increasing needs
- Calling your loved one’s physician more often
- Witnessing a diminished quality of life
- Requiring more consultations about medication and symptom management
Discover how UpliftedCare is Redefining Hospice Care and find your way back to living life more fully. We can help determine what services are best for you and your loved one and answer any questions about how to begin receiving uplifting support.
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