Better Breathing & Mental Well-being with Breathe Easy Singing Sessions.
Lesley’s Journey - A story of Empowerment & Health
Lesley, a 67-year-old woman living with chronic asthma, had always struggled with her breathing, especially during the colder months. Despite following her doctor’s advice, her lung function hadn’t improved much, and she often found herself feeling isolated and worried about her condition. Like many others with chronic lung conditions, Lesley’s health challenges were taking a toll not only on her physical well-being but also on her mental health. Loneliness became an unwelcome companion, and the effort of managing her breathing left her feeling exhausted and disconnected from the community.
Thanks to a Breathe Easy Medway event, which was funded by MVA's Community Health Catalyst Programme and Medway & Swale Health & Care Partnership,Lesley was able to much better manager her Asthma than ever before.
This local support group started a YouTube singing group, where members would meet regularly to sing along to videos and practice the breathing techniques they had learned. For Lesley, these singing sessions became a lifeline, helping her not only to manage her asthma but also to reconnect with others.
Lesley’s journey with Breathe Easy is a testament to the power of community, connection, and creativity in improving health outcomes and the value of community-based, preventative health measures, that can lead to significant improvements in both physical and mental well-being.