Living Better Together COPD Conference

Living Better Together is a half-day luncheon conference for people with COPD and their families, friends and caretakers. Each year, the event draws hundreds of participants to enjoy speakers, breakout sessions and exhibits, each of which provide educational resources and tips for living well with COPD.

Save the date:
November 16, 2010

2009 conference recap

The 2009 educational conference* was a success! More than 300 people living with COPD, their families, friends and caretakers joined us at the Meridian Banquet & Conference Center in Rolling Meadows. To see pictures of the event, visit our Photo Gallery. 

The half-day conference included the following educational sessions:

A. Living it up with COPD - learn breathing techniques and helpful items
    designed to improve your ability to complete daily routines.
B. Home oxygen: don't leave home without it! - learn about the role of
    oxygen in COPD, the benefits of using oxygen, risks of going without and
    equipment options for use at home and/or away.
C. COPD medications and you - learn about medications used to treat and
    manage COPD symptoms, medication side effects and the use of new HFA
    inhalers. The day also includes: morning refreshments, alpha-1 antitrypsin
    deficiency test, bus transportation from PR sites, education on-site
    supplemental oxygen and exhibit access.

Join us in 2010 for another great day of sharing stories, learning more about COPD and connecting with others!

For more information, contact Claire Sherman:
Email Claire
(312) 628-0227

*Effective January 2010, Respiratory Health Association of Metropolitan Chicago changed the name of its COPD educational conference to Living Better Together COPD Conference.