Month: July 2026

COPD patient at home with oxygen equipment and inhaler, assisted by a transitions coach in a supportive discharge-preparation scene.
11 Jul

What Is the Coleman Model of Care Transitions (and How Does It Work for COPD)?

alan Blog, COPD Patient Engagement

The Coleman Care Transitions Intervention is a structured, patient-centered program designed to reduce hospital readmissions and complications by bridging the gap between inpatient care and home recovery. Developed by Dr. Eric Coleman at the University of Colorado, this model assigns…

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Caregiver assisting an older person with COPD seated beside oxygen equipment in a cluttered, dust- and mold-affected room.
02 Jul

When Hoarding Endangers Your Lungs: Health Risks for COPD Patients and Caregivers

alan Blog, Business, COPD Patient Engagement

Caring for someone with COPD in a home affected by hoarding creates a dangerous collision of respiratory vulnerability and environmental hazards. The clutter that accumulates in hoarding situations traps dust, mold spores, pet dander, and other airborne irritants that directly…

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