It can be difficult to age gracefully. You may find it more difficult to breathe if you are tethered or confined to an oxygen tank. Living independently can be difficult for those with respiratory issues.
The American Lung Association states that chronic obstructive lung disease (COPD), which affects more than 12.7 millions adults, is America’s third leading cause for death. Heart disease and cancer are the top two. An American Lung Association study in 2011 found that 92 percent of the 4.7 Million Americans diagnosed with emphysema are aged 45 and older.
Although portable oxygen concentrators have made great strides in the past, seniors still feel stigmatized by carrying them around in public.
“Freedom is my life,”Carol Holland says she is a woman who depends on oxygen to get through each day. “So being tethered to an oxygen machine is not my favorite thing. It’s an unpleasant reminder of your disability.”
One company helps people like Holland to live independently, even with oxygen therapy or supplemental oxygen.
Inogen, a provider of home healthcare, created the Inogen OneG3, a light-weight POC that can be carried anywhere. Inogen One G3 constantly purifies the air. It removes nitrogen from the atmosphere to deliver oxygen-rich, clean air through a nasal cannula. The system is powered either by a rechargeable or AC/DC source. The Inogen One doesn’t require oxygen refills, heavy tanks, or any other maintenance. It can be carried in a backpack or on wheels and requires very little maintenance.
Why should seniors feel trapped by oxygen therapy devices for another day? For more information, call 1-800-496-8120. You can find more information about Inogen One at www.inogenone.com www.inogen.com.
