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[Dee]

FROM COPD NEWS OF THE DAY:

This Christmas gift “wish list” was compiled a couple of Christmas’ ago with the help of the super members of the forum Sharing COPD Information

It’s certainly true that people with COPD are in most respects people just like you or me.
(hey…wait a minute… “they” are me! And quite possibly you. Or someone you know.)

We’re still the same people we always were and the gifts that we’ve received in the past,
we’ll probably still enjoy now and in the future.

But there are some changes that are unique to the COPD lifestyle. That’s where this “wish list” comes in. If we could ask Santa to bring a few things, here’s what they might be:

1. an oximeter

2. good books/movies, especially happy/humorous ones

3. comfortable walking shoes & insoles

4. warm jacket with pockets
(a down jacket or similar outerwear is much preferred to the synthetics for warmth, especially for those of us who don’t move too fast when we’re outside- even though they are a bit more pricey)

5. rolling backpack/suitcase

6. gift certificate for favorite restaurant (especially ones that have take-out)

7. a portable voice recorder to record the questions & doc’s answers at appointments to listen to again at home

8. a nice, soft scarf that can be worn over your mouth and nose when outside

9. a very good office armchair with all direction rollers.

10. a trip to the mall for 2 hours with door to door service as well as someone willing to carry packages while shopping

11. comfortable, padded barstool with seatback to be able to sit comfortable at the kitchen counter while preparing meals

12. a pre-paid cell phone for emergencies

13. housekeeping service for one day

For some more good ideas, I found a catalog that I like at
www.wellhaven.com
They have garden tools, mobility accessories, music collections- I really like the long handled body lotion applicator for your back or legs….

another catalog-
www.ActiveForever.com is more medically oriented and not as much fun,
but they do carry almost everything you might need to assist you with the “activities of daily living” at a pretty good price.

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