Cardiac Care a Critical Part of Hospice Care
At Ohio’s Hospice, our care team plays a vital role in delivering superior care to the patients we are privileged to serve.
February is American Heart Month and during this month, we want to raise awareness and increase education around the importance of managing symptoms to improve quality of life for patients with advanced cardiac disease.
Our cardiac care program includes thorough collaboration with a patient’s primary care provider. The program helps close gaps in communication so that a patient receives consistent care.
Did You Know? Heart Facts:
- Heart disease is the leading cause of death for Americans.
- One in every three deaths is from heart disease.
- Coronary heart disease is the most common type of heart disease.
- In 2023, nearly 920,000 people died from the disease.
- Someone has a heart attack every 40 seconds in the United States.
What Can You Do During American Heart Month?
- Schedule a check-up with your physician.
- Adopt heart-healthy habits, such as getting good sleep, exercising more, adding fiber to your diet and lowering your stress levels.
- Understand your risk for heart disease.
- Move more and exercise.
- Follow a few self-care tips for heart health.
We offer the cardiac care program guide to our patients and caregivers as a resource in collaboration with the American Heart Association (AHA) and the National Partnership for Healthcare and Hospice Innovation (NPHI).
To download a copy of the Cardiac Caregiver Handbook, visit Cardiac Care | Ohio’s Hospice.
