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Generally speaking, the carer's role is to keep an eye on
their partner. Do not stop them from doing things that they feel that
they are able to do, but make sure that they do not try anything too
energetic too soon. In the first instance a short, slow walk up the
road is enough, while mowing the lawn or digging the garden is out. As
time goes by, more and more things may be tried. The carer must be on
hand to ensure that too much is not attempted, to offer assistance or,
if you feel the job is too exacting, take over.
About six weeks after leaving hospital, some patients are
advised that s/he should attend the Rehabilitation Unit. There is
expert medical staff who, among other things, will assess the
patient's progress. If this applies in your case, do your best to
gently persuade your partner to attend.
HeartCare Cardiac Support Group is available at all times to
offer help and advice. Patients are visited on the ward and also
during the rehabilitation sessions. In addition to these visits, there
is a listening-ear service, with telephone numbers listed in
"HeartCare News".
Please note that any queries regarding medication
or medical subjects should be addressed to your doctor or the hospital
and not to HeartCare.
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