Bonus Life: Grandchildren and GratitudeA friend of mine in his early eighties sometimes refers to his “bonus life,” that is, his life after medical interventions that...reactionscomments
Light Night Medical CareWe have all been in a position where it is either after hours or the weekend and we need our doctor for...reactionscomments
Ask the Advocates: Mental Health (Part 3)Editor's note: This is part 3 of a three-part 'Ask the Advocates' series on mental health. Part 1 can be found here...reactionscomments
Gardening on a BudgetWhen it comes to eating healthy, it can be a challenge to do so cheaply when living with heart failure and on...reactions1comment
Getting Started With AdvocacyWhether you are new to your heart failure diagnosis or a seasoned heart failure patient, advocating for your own health can make...reactions1comment
PPCM Changed My Life: I Don’t Have Heart Disease – or Do I?Editor's note: This is part 1 of 3 in a series. Part 2 is titled PPCM Changed My Life: I Almost Died...reactions3comments
PPCM Changed My Life: I Almost Died - UNNECESSARILY!Editor's note: This is part 2 in a 3-part series. Check out part 1, PPCM Changed My Life: I Don’t Have Heart...reactionscomments
Community Shares: What Are Your Sources of Gratitude?When faced with a chronic health diagnosis like heart failure, many different emotions come to the surface. It can become easy to...reactions2comments
Community Shares: The Surprising Ways Heart Failure Can Affect Daily LifeMost people living with heart failure are aware of the biggest ways that the diagnosis affects the body. However, they may not...reactionscomments
RecoveryI remember waking up from my heart transplant strapped to the bed, confused and lost, trying to utter words and realizing there...reactionscomments
Heart Failure in the Ancient WorldHeart failure has a fascinating history. Well, at least it’s fascinating to a history buff/nerd like me. I would think that heart...reactionscomments
Heart of a Giant Support System, Part 2: In Sickness and in HealthEditor's note: Part 1 of this series, Even a Giant Needs Shoulders to Stand On, can be found here. I am very...reactions2comments
Heart Transplant QualificationsReceiving a heart transplant is both a happy and sad occasion. On one hand, the recipient was given a new lease on...reactions2comments
How Nicotine Affects Your HeartYes, yes we all know by now - smoking is not good for you. It’s sure a change in perspective from the...reactionscomments
Community Shares: How Old Were You When You Were Diagnosed With Heart Failure?A heart failure diagnosis can affect anyone. It may happen at any age, regardless of race, class, physical ability, or family history...reactionscomments
PRETTY LADY CHRONICLES: Invisible Disability Chronicle #1,000,001For starters, being approached, harassed, and discriminated against by a complete stranger while having an invisible disability is intimidating. This type of...reactions1comment
Sexual Orientation and Access to Heart HealthcareDisparities in health care access have prevailed in the health system for centuries. While these disparities are recognized today, many reports continue...reactions1comment
Community Shares: The First Thought After Your Heart Failure DiagnosisNearly everyone remembers the first thought that popped into their head when their doctor first told them about their heart failure diagnosis...reactions4comments
Energy Saving TipsOne of the most common symptoms of heart failure is fatigue. Let me know if the tips I share here help you!...reactions3comments
Importance of CommunityLiving with heart failure, whether you are newly diagnosed or have lived with it for a long time, can at times feel...reactions2comments
