Breathe Well, Live Well

Relaxation and Worry Leaves

Mon, 02 Nov 2020 12:00:00 +0000

Making life easier (Practical measures)

Fri, 30 Oct 2020 08:00:00 +0000

In this episode we share home life considerations you can make to improve your ability to manage Breathlessness.

•Equipment
•Planning, prioritising and pacing
•Fatigue management
•Goal setting

Muscular Relaxation

Fri, 30 Oct 2020 08:00:00 +0000

This episode covers tips and techniques for strengthening the muscles involved in breathing.

Discussion around stress and anxiety
Guided relaxation using progressive muscle relaxation technique

Managing Anxiety

Fri, 30 Oct 2020 08:00:00 +0000

Mindful techniques to combat the anxiety that can come with bouts of Breathlessness.

Discussion of anxiety and relationship with breathlessness
Panic cycle
Explanation of the ‘calming hand’ technique

Complimentary Therapies

Fri, 30 Oct 2020 08:00:00 +0000

An explanation of the benefits of complementary therapies with a focus on reflexology and aromatherapy.

Breathing Control Practise

Fri, 30 Oct 2020 08:00:00 +0000

In this episode a range of practices will train you to better cope with the onset of Breathlessness and recover more regular breathing. Repetition of these techniques will strengthen your ability to cope with Breathlessness more readily.

Breathing Control

Fri, 30 Oct 2020 08:00:00 +0000

In this episode recognize the signs of Breathlessness and hear guidance on managing the effects.

• Brief re-cap from previous episode
• Explanation of normal breathing and what happens with breathlessness
• Triggers of breathlessness
• Positioning advice
• Breathing control technique explanation and guided practice

Lungs and Lung Health

Fri, 30 Oct 2020 08:00:00 +0000

In this first tips and techniques episode the Living Well Services team at St Wilfrid's Hospice explain how the lungs work and introduce ways to manage breathlessness when it occurs.

• Explanation of simple anatomy and physiology of breathing and respiration
• Prevalence of breathlessness
• Understanding of breathlessness
• Re-assurance of the ability to control breathing

Introduction to the series

Fri, 30 Oct 2020 08:00:00 +0000

Ever find yourself suffering from shortness of breath? Or struggling to complete household tasks without gasping for air?

Many people with long term health conditions experience difficulty in breathing, and one of the most common symptoms is breathlessness.

Happily with St Wilfrid’s Hospice there is a dedicated team who have the expertise to help people manage their symptoms.

In this series of videos and podcasts we will demonstrate a range of techniques you can do safely at home while we talk about what it means to breathe well.

Hear Suzy O'Callaghan (Head of Nursing) and Chris Rawson (Living Well Services Manager) at St Wilfrid's Hospice outline the series Breathe Well, Live Well.