Eating for EnergyThe lack of energy, aka fatigue, is one of the hardest parts of heart failure for me. Also, after moderating for the...reactionscomments
Family Ties: Understanding Family DynamicsUnconditional love is something that most people want to believe exists, especially when facing a chronic medical condition like heart failure. Why?...reactionscomments
How to Get Your Steps InAs a heart failure patient myself, I know how important exercise is for our condition. It's something that not only my doctor...reactionscomments
What Should I Take to the Hospital?I wanted to share some things you might want to be aware of if you ever find yourself admitted to the hospital...reactions6comments
Perspectives Matter: Understanding Loved OnesHaving an extended hospital stay is a common shared experience for heart failure patients. Some loved ones will rush by your side...reactionscomments
Community Shares: Dealing With Viral Respiratory InfectionsWhen it comes to viral respiratory infections, there’s no shortage of germs out there – from the common cold, to the flu...reactionscomments
PLC: Heart Failure and Parenting Part 3 - The Marathon ContinuesEditor's note: Check out the first two articles in this series, Heart Failure and Parenting Part 1 - The Impact, and Heart...reactionscomments
Tips About the HospitalAs a heart failure and heart attack patient, I've been admitted to the hospital a few times. I wanted to share a...reactions1comment
Life's Simple PleasuresOne thing I will say that heart failure has taught me is to focus and appreciate life's simple pleasures. When you are...reactions5comments
Recovery After Pump Failure - A Very Special AnniversaryAt the end of February 2021, I had the misfortune of experiencing pump failure. That’s right. My “lifesaving” heart pump, known as...reactionscomments
What's a Budget?One of the hardest things about heart failure is the financial component. Personally, it seems like it's been a double whammy between...reactions3comments
Her Resilience Makes Her My SHEro!The impact of heart failure goes beyond the patient and the caregiver. If the patient is a parent, their children are also...reactionscomments
Summer HeatI have had heart failure for four years now. Time really flies! One thing that has taken adjustment is realizing that my...reactions2comments
The Access AisleFrom mobility awareness to access aisles. There are a number of seemingly small factors that can have negative consequences on heart failure. One...reactions2comments
My Experience with a Stress TestI recently underwent a stress test. This is not my first stress test. However, this was a pharmacological stress test, which was...reactionscomments
The Meaning of Music in My Caregiving JourneyMusic is my therapy. I can recall times listening to music and dancing around the house with no cares in the world...reactions2comments
It Takes A Village: The Benefits of Support GroupsIn the world of social media, there are groups for just about EVERYTHING a person could imagine. Many of these groups are recreational...reactionscomments
MOBILITY AWARENESSThere seems to be awareness for everything these days. From celebrations on a daily and weekly basis to monthly, with an apparent...reactionscomments
When It's Time to Take a Time OutAs someone who tries hard to have a generally optimistic attitude, sometimes I can even admit the struggle of heart failure can...reactions2comments
The 2024 Social Health Awards ProgramEditorial Note: Nominations for 2024 are now closed. We are very excited to announce the launch of the 2024 Social Health Awards...reactionscomments
