Staying Well with Heart Failure

'Staying well with heart failure' has been developed for people with heart failure and their families/whānau. Heart failure can't be cured, however when symptoms are found early, and with the right management and treatment, progression of the disease can be slowed and people with heart failure can feel better and lead a more normal life.  'Staying well with heart failure' is not purely an information booklet; it aims to engage individuals with their condition in a way that empowers them to take a more proactive role in their management. The booklet is divided into eight sections:
·         My staying well plan
·         Understanding my heart failure
·         Why taking my pills is important
·         Why eating less salt and a healthy diet are important
·         Why doing daily checks is important
·         My heart failure action plan
·         Getting the most out of life
·         Further information
Rather than being read through from start to finish, 'Staying well with heart failure'  has been developed to allow individuals to prioritise and start with the sections(s) of the resource that is/are of greatest importance to them. Ideally this booklet should be worked through in partnership with the health care team.

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