Several times a year Island Heart to Heart presents a program of seven classes, providing you and your partner or friend with information on a variety of topics related to heart health. All classes are presented on Zoom.
Register
To register, or for additional information, contact the Coordinator at:
Upcoming Classes
Nov 20 to Dec 7 (Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays)
Class times vary
Location: Zoom
Jan 15, 2024 to Feb 6, 2024 (Mondays, Tuesday and Thursdays)
Class times vary
Location: Zoom
You will learn about:
Your Heart and How It Works
- How your heart functions
- Heart problems and their treatment
- How to reduce your risk factors for heart disease
Heart-Healthy Nutrition
- Diet and how it affects heart disease
- How you can control cholesterol and reduce fat in your diet
- Shopping Heart Smart™
- Healthy eating away from home
Physical Activity
- The effects and benefits of physical activity on the heart
- Adapting an exercise program to fit you and your lifestyle
Medication
- Medications common to people with heart disease
- Side effects and their relief
- Tips on organizing and storing medication
Psychosocial Aspects
- How to manage your feelings and emotions
- How to cope and adapt to lifestyle changes
- Resuming sexual activity
Stress Management
- The effects of stress on the heart
- Identifying stress and stressful situations
- Methods to manage and reduce stress
