+ Reducing stress
Dave’s wife is also very concerned about his condition, so she signs up for the messages as well. Dave and his wife receive daily messages on a variety of topics:
HeartHouse: Have you ever tried guided meditation, Dave? It can be very helpful if you need to relax. Check out this short video: http://gcv.me/8ee035
+ Explaining congestive heart failure and its impact
HeartHouse: Dave, the most important part of any new diagnosis is understanding your condition. For a basic overview of CHF, read this: http://gcv. me/7733ae
+ Every Tuesday Dave receives a message related specifically to his diabetes
HeartHouse: Dave, having a hard time adapting your diet to better suit a life with diabetes? Read about diabetes and superfoods: http://gcv.me/41a95b
+ Reminding him of the importance of taking his medication
HeartHouse: Dave, starting new medication can be overwhelming, especially understanding why and how to take it. Here are some tips: http://gcv. me/97cfaa
HeartHouse: Dave, feelings of anxiety and depression are natural. Learn more about ways to relieve and deal with these conditions: http://gcv.me/97c9d3 Dave’s wife starts reading the package labels when she shops and modifying their meals to include more vegetables and lean meats. Dave, sedentary in nature, tries to be more active, but it is hard for him. All these changes to his lifestyle feel very constraining and increase his level of anxiety. He tries to focus on suggestions in the messaging: Dave’s initial consult at The Heart House indicated the need for a variety of tests, including a stress test. The morning of the test, at approximately 6am, Dave receives a stress test reminder message from The Heart House reminding him to avoid caffeine until after the test, and that they look forward to seeing him at his appointment that day.
+ Increasing physical activity
HeartHouse: Exercising does not require a big time or cost commitment. In fact, many exercises can be done for free. Dave, try this out: http://gcv.me/da2318
+ Adjusting his diet
HeartHouse: Dave, healthy eating is important, but it can be hard to get started. Learn some basic info about nutrition labels to help: http://gcv.me/ded5f8
SECTION 2 | A DAY IN THE LIFE OF THE HEART HOUSE PATIENT AND CAREGIVER
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