CareTogether is a free online caregiving resource that lets you organize a private care team around a loved one — offers five resources specifically made to help caregivers of pneumonia patients learn about the condition, medication, wellness, and more so they can provide compassionate, knowledgeable care and keep their loved one out of the hospital.

1. CareTogether Resources for Caring
for a Loved One with Pneumonia

2. Pneumonia has one of the highest readmission rates of all chronic
diseases. In fact, 1 in 5 people with pneumonia ends up back in the
hospital.
Studies have shown that an active, informed, and involved caregiving
team can help reduce the likelihood of a stressful, costly return trip to
the hospital.

3. CareTogether.com – a free online caregiving resource that lets you
organize a private care team around a loved one — offers five
resources specifically made to help caregivers of pneumonia patients
learn about the condition, medication, wellness, and more so they
can provide compassionate, knowledgeable care and keep their loved
one out of the hospital.
These downloadable PDFs are
available on CareTogether.com by
selecting “Pneumonia” as a
condition in the Settings tab.

4. What is pneumonia?
Learn about the condition, its symptoms, signs and tests, and
treatment options.
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5. Pneumonia: Pursed-lip breathing guide
Pursed-lip breathing is a technique that can help you feel better.
Pursed-lip breathing not only helps you relax, but it also helps you
get more oxygen into your lungs and prevents shortness of breath.
Practice this breathing technique until it works well for you.
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6. How to take pneumonia medications
In addition to antibiotics, your physician may prescribe medications
taken via an inhaler. These drugs generally help to reduce
inflammation in your lungs. Breathing in the medicine through the
inhaler sends it directly to your airways and lungs. How well medicine
reaches your lungs depends on using the inhaler correctly.

7. Pneumonia: Activity and exercise
Activity and exercise are good for pneumonia patients as they
recover, but they need to be carefully balanced with appropriate rest
and relaxation periods. Pace your activity to avoid unnecessary strain
on your breathing.

8. Smoking and pneumonia
Cigarettes contain many hazardous substances that damage the lung
when inhaled, including tar nicotine, carbon monoxide, and cyanide.
Long-term exposure to secondhand tobacco smoke has been shown
to increase the risk of lung disease. When you have pneumonia,
stopping smoking is a great idea.
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9. These resources, combined with the calendar, task lists, and
messaging features make CareTogether a powerful tool for
providing informed and involved team care for your loved one
with pneumonia.

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