Essay On Senior Living
Senior Living: Living With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
According to the U.S. National Library of Medicine, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a disease impacting the lungs, making it increasingly hard to breathe. The two main forms of COPD are chronic bronchitis and emphysema. The majority of people who suffer from COPD have a combination of both forms which leads to long-term coughing with excessive mucus and progressive lung damage.
The main cause of COPD is smoking or long-term exposure to second-hand smoke or heavy pollution, but there are other causes such as exposure to smoke from cooking fires and workplace fumes and gasses.
The primary symptoms of COPD include a chronic cough with frequent infections, fatigue, wheezing, and shortness of …show more content…
Exercise improves lung capacity and the body's ability to use oxygen. Sadly, by the time many seniors seek treatment, the COPD has progressed to a stage where exercise cannot be much more than walking for short distances. For seniors taking oxygen therapy, a doctor should be consulted prior to starting an exercise regimen.
Foods with anti-inflammatory properties can help. These include tomatoes, green leafy vegetables, nuts, fish high in Omega-3s such as salmon or tuna, as well as strawberries, blueberries, and cherries.
Senior living personnel can assist your senior loved one commit to a safe and efficient exercise program, shop for nutritious food, and provide emotional support.
Since getting around may be more of a challenge in the later stages of COPD, senior living aides may also provide transportation assistance, perform light housework, and assist your loved one with their daily care routines.
Living with COPD many be a challenge, but with the support of senior living personnel, your loved one does not have to face the challenges
According to the U.S. National Library of Medicine, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a disease impacting the lungs, making it increasingly hard to breathe. The two main forms of COPD are chronic bronchitis and emphysema. The majority of people who suffer from COPD have a combination of both forms which leads to long-term coughing with excessive mucus and progressive lung damage.
The main cause of COPD is smoking or long-term exposure to second-hand smoke or heavy pollution, but there are other causes such as exposure to smoke from cooking fires and workplace fumes and gasses.
The primary symptoms of COPD include a chronic cough with frequent infections, fatigue, wheezing, and shortness of …show more content…
Exercise improves lung capacity and the body's ability to use oxygen. Sadly, by the time many seniors seek treatment, the COPD has progressed to a stage where exercise cannot be much more than walking for short distances. For seniors taking oxygen therapy, a doctor should be consulted prior to starting an exercise regimen.
Foods with anti-inflammatory properties can help. These include tomatoes, green leafy vegetables, nuts, fish high in Omega-3s such as salmon or tuna, as well as strawberries, blueberries, and cherries.
Senior living personnel can assist your senior loved one commit to a safe and efficient exercise program, shop for nutritious food, and provide emotional support.
Since getting around may be more of a challenge in the later stages of COPD, senior living aides may also provide transportation assistance, perform light housework, and assist your loved one with their daily care routines.
Living with COPD many be a challenge, but with the support of senior living personnel, your loved one does not have to face the challenges