Provides a comprehensive education, exercise, and social support program for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) clients and their families. The goal is to help people live well with chronic lung problems. A seven week education/exercise program is offered five times a year. Includes a maintenance exercise program that runs year round. Program includes follow-up checks after finishing the program
Program topics:
- Lung conditions
- Chest infections
- Breathing control & exercise
- Keeping lungs clean
- Oxygen
- Medications
- Inhalers
- Nutrition
- Saving energy
- Relaxation
- Stress and coping skills
- Intimacy
- Travel planning
