Tag Archives: COPD

The kindness of strangers. And the joy of a hedgecutter.

Posted on October 17, 2025 by thepogblog

When was the last time you said something lovely to a total stranger? Since July I’ve been trying to get Mum and Dad’s much loved garden back under control so Dad has a nice space to look out at.  The … Continue reading →

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🎈🎈🎈Happy birthday, Dad!🎈🎈🎈

Posted on September 14, 2025 by thepogblog

Not quite what we had planned, but a damn good cake (my offer to make a chocolate poo was passed over 🤷🏼‍♀️), connecting all of us through the powers of technology and most of us in person too. 💜

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Muddled Life Practical Tip – Hospice support

Posted on March 11, 2024 by thepogblog

It’s funny, isn’t it, how you don’t see things that are right in front of you? My Dad was diagnosed with COPD years ago.  I have no idea how many years as breathing issues have always been part of Dad.  … Continue reading →

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