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Free Resource
Heart Failure Caregiver’s Guide
Plain-English help for those who love a survivor
Welcome — and thank you for standing beside someone you love. I know this road from the
other side of the bed. After three heart attacks and two heart failure episodes, I was the one
being watched over and driven to appointments, and my wife Kristy was beside me through all of
it. I wrote this guide, with its medical sources listed at the back, to give caregivers what I
wish every family were handed on day one: clear answers and pages you can fill in and print.
Greg R. Traver
Two-time heart failure survivor & author of Hope After Heart Failure
Questions
Good to Know Before You Download
Who is this guide for?
It is for the husband, wife, partner, son, daughter, or friend who helps care for someone with heart failure. It is written in plain English, so no medical background is needed.
Is the guide really free?
Yes. Enter your name and email and you get the guide right away. There is no cost.
Can I print it?
Yes. It is a 23-page PDF made for printing. The medication list, visit notes, weekly self-check, and emergency sheet for the fridge are made to be written on.
Where does the medical information come from?
The key points are backed by sources such as the American Heart Association and MedlinePlus from the U.S. National Library of Medicine. The full source list is at the back of the guide.
Does this replace advice from my loved one's care team?
No. The guide is for information and organization only. Always follow the care team's instructions, and call 911 for an emergency.
