COPD & Emphysema Support Group
COPD is a progressive disease characterized by airflow obstruction or limitation. Emphysema is characterized by loss of elasticity of the lung tissue, destruction of structures supporting the alveoli and of capillaries feeding the alveoli. Both have symptoms that include shortness of breath, among other respiratory troubles. If you are a COPD or Emphysema sufferer, join...
'Buddy' support is being offered to anyone living with Chronic Bronchitis, Emphysema, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) or Type 2 Diabetes. The 'Buddy' is someone who is also living with a long-term condition and has found ways to self-manage their condition. They are available to offer support and friendship over the telephone. Although they cannot offer advice a 'Buddy' will be able to signpost people to health and social services if needed.
Carol Nixon, Lead Nurse for Co-Creating Health, said: "We have set up a 'Buddy' support service for anyone who is living with COPD or Type 2 diabetes - and who feels they would like a bit more support from people just like themselves. All our 'Buddy's' are men and women who have gone through similar experiences to the people they will support. Our 'Buddy's' have also gone through training to allow them to provide this support. We know that many people often do not feel comfortable talking to healthcare professionals as they don't want to take up their time. We hope this service will give people the chance to talk to someone just like themselves."
http://www.cumnockchronicle.com/news/roundup/articles/2012/04/14/427243-better-for-having-a-buddy/
I think this is a great idea!
Easy Breathing to you all ,and hope we each have a buddy who understands, relates and cares!
Love
Holly
Carol Nixon, Lead Nurse for Co-Creating Health, said: "We have set up a 'Buddy' support service for anyone who is living with COPD or Type 2 diabetes - and who feels they would like a bit more support from people just like themselves. All our 'Buddy's' are men and women who have gone through similar experiences to the people they will support. Our 'Buddy's' have also gone through training to allow them to provide this support. We know that many people often do not feel comfortable talking to healthcare professionals as they don't want to take up their time. We hope this service will give people the chance to talk to someone just like themselves."
http://www.cumnockchronicle.com/news/roundup/articles/2012/04/14/427243-better-for-having-a-buddy/
I think this is a great idea!
Easy Breathing to you all ,and hope we each have a buddy who understands, relates and cares!
Love
Holly
And for little tips on how to make life a tad easier without you're feeling you've just plain given up or the new meds, etc. to treat COPD. Mostly, though, for the genuine love and support that can be found here, it can't be beat! It can be a wonderful buddy system!
I would say that this Buddy service has great potential to help many people and most important for those newly diagnosed or those having difficulty managing their condition, not knowing where to turn for help, its really good that the Buddy service will signpost health care and social services as and when required
Thanks for sharing this Holly.
Wishing you and all easy breathing and access to all the care, health and welfare that is needed throughout the duration of our illness.
Peta x