I was recently asked if I would be interested in speaking to 500 staff from a pharmaceutical company about attitude, drive and going that extra mile. Can we apply the same to patients to achieve better health outcomes? We can talk about the ingredients needed to perform in our workplace or to achieve a better … Continued
In this Newlife Outlook article I discuss the Psychological issues we as COPD patients face on a day to day basis. http://copd.newlifeoutlook.com/copd-challenges/
Pneumonia week The Lung Foundation Australia Pneumonia Awareness Week runs from Sunday 17 May to Sunday May 24. With winter approaching it’s a timely opportunity to talk more about the dangers pneumonia poses to the elderly, people with respiratory disease and children under the age of 5. What is Pneumonia ? Pneumonia is a bacterial … Continued
This year, I’m running a race I’d never have dreamed of being able to do: the New York City Marathon. The NYC Marathon is one of the great marathons in the world today. First run in 1970, the race attracted 127 entrants of which 55 finished. The race has grown substantially since then and saw … Continued
Get out of bed Get your breath back Have a shower Get your breath back Brush your teeth Get your breath back Walk out to the kitchen Get your breath back Walk down stairs hop in car Get your breath back So this is the first 45 minutes of the day for a COPD patient … Continued