To begin setting someone up for heart success, there first must be a better understanding of what is preventing someone from seeking proper heart failure care.
Accompany them to appointments to take notes and ask questions.
Recommend heart-healthy recipes or schedule a nutritious food delivery service.
Propose and discuss attainable exercise goals and find workout classes, gyms, or outdoor spaces that can be fun for both parties.
Connect with other members of the care team to keep in touch and divvy up any additional daily tasks that may arise.
Whether you worked together to successfully re-create a family recipe with less or no salt, prioritized going for a short walk around the block together, or received a good report from a cardiologist, take the time to recognize the impact that small changes can have.
