Intimacy and Heart Failure: The Relationship ConundrumIntimacy is about creating a genuine connection. It can be intellectual, physical, emotional, and spiritual. Managing intimate relationships is a common problem...reactions1comment
Living and Learning in 2021 as a CaregiverAs I look back over the 26 years I have cared for my child, first in heart failure and then through her...reactions2comments
Disability: What You Need to KnowIf someone receives group health insurance through an employer, FMLA is the framework in which an employee's job (and their health insurance)...reactionscomments
Salt During the HolidaysAs the holidays are coming upon, it’s a good time to talk about sodium and fluid retention. Salt is a challenge for...reactions5comments
Unexpected LossesI recently heard the phrase 'unexpected loss'. This resonated with me and is a good way of explaining why a widowmaker heart...reactions7comments
Is Working Too Much Bad for Your Heart? I was asked a great question by a community member recently. He said, “Does working too much increase my risk for developing...reactions2comments
Resources for Reduced Cost HealthcarePrescriptions, scent-free laundry detergent, over-the-counter products, special cleaning products - all these items can add up and can make living with or...reactions5comments
FMLA: What You Need to KnowAs an HR professional, I find that many people do not understand FMLA (Family Medical Leave Act). FMLA is important for people...reactionscomments
Climbing Mountains (Part 1)Editor's note: This is part 1 of a series. Read Part 2. When you’re walking around with two stents and one heart...reactions1comment
Care Managers and Healthcare AdvocatesA chronic condition puts an immense burden on both the patient and their family, physically and mentally. There is the actual caregiving...reactionscomments
The Strength of Community For Communal Health (Part 2)Editor's note: This is part 2 of a series. Be sure to check out part 1! For her job, my mom kept...reactionscomments
PRETTY LADY CHRONICLES: Quiet SicknessOvercoming a chronic illness or "sickness" can consist of a number of variables. While many are seen or expected, others are hidden in...reactions1comment
Board GamesAs a CHF patient and someone who previously loved outdoor activity, it has been an adjustment to spend more time inside, especially...reactions4comments
Managing Fluid RestrictionsManaging your fluid restrictions is tough! I have come across a few tricks and tips. However, please realize that this is hard...reactions8comments
Life at First GlanceAugust 20, 2015: the day that changed my life forever. I remember waking up feeling hopeful but prepared for the unknown because...reactions2comments
Living With Heart Disease Can Be Hard to Open Up AboutI have felt discouraged in talking about my heart condition and sometimes even writing about my journey. Now and then, I have...reactions6comments
Pretty Lady Chronicles: Riding the Wave (Part 2)Editor's note: This is part 2 of a series. Be sure to check out part 1! Somewhat blindsided, I didn't expect to...reactionscomments
Living the DreamI’m a dreamer! Not the kind that dreams big and has set goals. I mean when I lay down for bed, dreams...reactionscomments
Relationships Between Patients and Doctors: a Pharmacist's Perspective (Part 2)Editor's note: This is part 2 of a series. Be sure to check out part 1! In the first part of the...reactions1comment
S.M.A.R.T. Goal Setting PrinciplesLiving with heart failure means that we constantly have to monitor many aspects of our lives – how much salt are we...reactions2comments
