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COPD TODAY^TM online magazine

First Issue, January 2001: COPD: A life challenge

Second Issue, April 2001: Family Matters

Contents:

COPD TODAY: A Life Challenge A Life Challenge | Resources: 1-Diagnosis and Treatment | 2-Adjustment and Support | 3-Information | 4-Newsletters and Organizations | Editorial

First Issue, January 2001: COPD: A life challenge

A diagnosis of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease doesn't spell the end of an active life, but it must be dealt with effectively. In "COPD: A life challenge," Mary Grauerholz introduces us to the experiences of people living with COPD and of people who love and care for them. In related articles and resources we explain and expand on the ideas in the story.

• The story "COPD: A life challenge" How Herb Cowles and his wife met the challenge of COPD
• Diagnosis and treatment of COPD Information and links about the diagnosis and treatment of COPD
• Finding support Gaining a new perspective on COPD through support of your peers: readings online, organisations, support groups, online meeting places
• Locating authoritative information sources Governmental, medical, and other national institutions providing information
• Newsletters, web sites, and other information sources including associations and offerings by people with COPD Helpful information and support from people with credentials earned by experience, as well as professional and institutional offerings.
• Editorial: Medicare Should Support Rehabilitation

COPD TODAY: Family Matters Editorial & TOC | 1-Collaboration | 2-FAQ | 3-Family Letter | 4-Resources | Courage and Information: COPD book | COPD TODAY | Editorial Board |

COPD TODAY^TM online magazine

Second Issue, April 2001: Introducing Family Matters

You can help your spouse or parent with COPD to receive the best possible treatment and to achieve a better quality of life. Family members—children, spouse, partner—can collaborate in facilitating an active life despite COPD. Richard Knowles and Brian Tiep share their experience as pyschologist and physician. "Let's make the most of our time," is the positive theme as Jo-Von Tucker speaks to family members and proposes specific ideas for living together.

• Editorial and Introduction to Family Matters
• Richard Knowles, PhD, a psychologist and Brian Tiep, MD a physician suggest ways for family members to collaborate with the person with COPD and their physician in Collaboration for Health.
• Knowles and Tiep answer your Frequently Asked Questions
• Jo-Von Tucker: Let's Make the Most of Our Time in an Imperfect World
• Information and resources to help you understand and collaborate: Resources