Module 4 Pull Down Navigation - Select a Page to View ------------------- Introduction Taking Charge of Heart Failure Following Your Treatment Plan Barriers to Following Your Treatment Plan Overcoming Barriers to Treatment Tips for Taking All of Your Medicines as Prescribed Tips for Exercising Regularly Tips for Following Your Diet Other Tips for Following Your Treatment Plan Managing Your Symptoms Urgent Symptoms: When to Call Your Doctor of Nurse Early Symptoms of Heart Failure Tracking Your Symptoms Monitor Your Weight and Body Swelling Daily Download a Weight Chart in PDF Format Treat Weight Gain and Swelling Right Away Prevent Fatigue From Interfering with Your Life Questions to Ask Your Doctor or Nurse Other Questions and Answers About Self-Care Learn More About Heart Failure

Overcoming Barriers to Treatment

Your doctor or nurse can help you overcome the barriers and hurdles you may face in following your treatment plan.

For example, they can:

• See if less expensive medicines are available.
  
  
• Suggest classes that teach some simple cooking techniques.
  
  
• Connect you with other heart failure patients who can teach you ways to better manage your treatment plan to make it work for you.
  
  
• Talk with you about your concerns.

Your family and friends can also partner with you. In fact they can be your strongest supporters in helping you overcome barriers to following your program. See Module 7: Tips for Families and Friends for specific information on ways they can help you.