Caring for a patient with a chronic disease: Maintaining independence

As the population ages and the number of older adults continues to grow, chronic illness becomes more prevalent and greatly impacts our health care system.  Read the article about Self-Management and Chronic Disease. As a nurse, how can you help patients achieve and maintain a high functioning level when living with a chronic and/or debilitating illness.

One example of a chronic disease is COPD. Visit the website of the COPD Foundation. Explore the information provided for either patient, caregivers, family, or health professionals.  What new information or insight did you gain?

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