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Easy Steps You Can Take Today to Improve Life for Someone With COPD

June 9, 2023
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There are several steps you can take today to help improve life for someone with COPD.


COPD significantly impacts an individual’s quality of life, presenting challenges like shortness of breath, wheezing, and persistent coughing. Beyond these physical symptoms, COPD increases vulnerability to respiratory infections, depression, and anxiety.

Fortunately, there are numerous strategies to enhance the lives of those with COPD. As a family caregiver, you can play a crucial role in improving their well-being by focusing on aspects such as diet, exercise, and the home environment. Follow these tips to support your loved one in maintaining health, activity, and overall wellness while managing COPD.

Use these breathing exercises to help reduce and manage COPD symptoms.

How to Enhance Life for Someone With COPD:

  1. Exercise Together: Despite the challenges, engaging in physical activity strengthens respiratory muscles and facilitates easier breathing. Encourage your loved one to consult their doctor for a suitable exercise program, then join them in activities such as walks or gym sessions, gradually adjusting the intensity.
  2. Prioritize Health: Steer clear if you’re unwell. Protect your loved one by maintaining your health and avoiding close contact when sick. Respiratory infections can worsen COPD symptoms, so get an annual flu shot, stay away if you’re unwell, or use protective measures if sharing a home, like wearing a face mask and disinfecting surfaces.
  3. Ensure Clean Indoor Air: COPD symptoms can be triggered by indoor air pollution from dust, cleaning products, and strong scents. Opt for well-ventilated spaces when using scented products, maintain a dust-free environment, and consider employing air purification systems to minimize indoor air pollution.

While COPD has no cure, proactive steps can enhance the health of your loved ones and slow down the disease’s progression. If you require assistance managing your loved one’s COPD symptoms, the dedicated care team at Home Matters Caregiving Houston is here to help. Our caregivers are trained in COPD care and management, offering comprehensive in-home care services to support your loved one effectively.

Contact us at 832-371-6600 for a free consultation to share the challenges you’re facing, and to learn how our personalized home care services can help you.

Home Matters Caregiving proudly serves the Houston Metro area providing care for seniors wherever they call home.

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Tyler Williams

As an Area Owner and Operator of a Home Matters Caregiving franchise, I am committed to ensuring exceptional outcomes for our valued clients and caregivers. My passion for elevating our service quality is matched by my role as a blogger and social media manager for the franchise, where I share insights, updates, and foster community engagement. Prior to senior care, I used my strategic communication and brand development skills as the Marketing Director of a regional bank. My diverse experience supports my commitment to excellence and innovation in both healthcare and digital communication.
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