Life As A Caregiver – a Column By Colleen Steele

October 19, 2020October 15, 2020

Cassidy Huff Doesn’t Let Expectations Get in the Way of Finding Joy

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First in a series. Those in the pulmonary hypertension (PH) community often refer to each other as PHamily. They don’t live under the same roof, but they do have ... Read more

October 12, 2020October 9, 2020

Take Care of the Aging Caregiver

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Why do some people look younger the older they get? Not me! I turned 49 yesterday, but the woman in the mirror looks much older. I recently read an ... Read more

October 5, 2020October 1, 2020

Making the Difficult Decision Not to Attend a Funeral

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“Many have credited my husband, Brian, and me as the sturdy trunk supporting our little family tree. But a tree is only as strong as its roots, and ours ... Read more

September 28, 2020September 24, 2020

Maintaining a Healthy Relationship Between Doctor and Patient

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One-sided relationships are unhealthy, so why have one with your doctor? It’s important for both patient and doctor to be committed to establishing an open, honest, and respectful rapport. ... Read more

September 21, 2020September 17, 2020

Creating Your Own Recipe for Lemonade

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When my son Cullen was diagnosed with pulmonary hypertension (PH), my husband and I would have gone to the ends of the earth to help him fight it. When ... Read more

September 14, 2020September 14, 2020

Creating Space Between Peace and Anxiety

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Have you ever nodded off at an inappropriate time? For a moment, your body gives in to fatigue. Your heavy eyelids begin to droop, and you start to ease ... Read more

August 31, 2020August 27, 2020

Medication Compliance and Patient Advocacy Are Big Pills to Swallow

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Learning how to take medications can be a hard lesson for children, but my son Cullen managed it like a champ when he was diagnosed with pulmonary hypertension (PH). ... Read more

August 10, 2020August 10, 2020

Experiencing the Other Side of Organ Donation

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On Aug. 7, my son Cullen celebrated his six-year anniversary of having a heart and double-lung transplant. In last year’s anniversary column, I shared the joys and struggles that ... Read more

August 3, 2020July 30, 2020

Life as a Caregiver Is Worthy of a Reality TV Show

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When driving to doctors’ appointments for my son Cullen, we often listen to “The Danny Bonaduce & Sarah Morning Show.” They make us laugh, and we enjoy the topics. ... Read more

July 27, 2020July 23, 2020

The Power of Persistence When Battling Health Insurance

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If you are battling a chronic illness, odds are you have also battled health insurance. My son Cullen managed his pulmonary hypertension (PH), received a heart and double-lung transplant, ... Read more