2022 Heart Failure Awareness Week

Transitions of Care

Heart Failure (HF) remains a growing concern in healthcare, with nearly 6.5 million Americans currently living with heart failure and approximately 550,000 new cases diagnosed each year. Heart failure contributes to approximately 287,000 deaths per year and carries a 50% mortality rate within 5 years of diagnosis. Our goal this year is to ensure all of our patients challenged with heart failure have the resources and tools they need to lead a healthy life where home may bring them. As patients transition through their health care, many challenges arise. May all find the following resources helpful in supporting you through these transitions. We wish you well in the year 2022 and the Patient Education Committee with AAHFN looks forward to serving you for years to come. 

AAHFN is committed to your transitions of care and the many challenges that may arise along.  Our goal in creating these resources is to provide support along the way. 

Check Out this Year's Tip Sheets Below:

Sometimes heart failure patients feel alone. Sick and afraid, they worry about the details of their self-care, sometimes without a solid understanding of their situation. Talk to your patients and their caregivers about the community at togetherinHF.com. The moderated community site offers support and an avenue for listening ears and advice about living with heart failure. Nurses and providers are welcome to join too!

Generous Sponsors of AAHFN's Heart Failure Awareness Week include: