Note: Previously sessions were on Tuesday Session One
March 10, April 21, June 2, July 14, August 25, October 6, November 10 Introduction and
discussion led by a Cardiac Nurse. What is Angina? What is a
Heart Attack? Risk factors and Cholesterol will be discussed.
Video on "What is a heart attack?" Session
Two March 17, April 28, June 9, July 21, September 1, October 13, November 17
Pharmacy session led by
Gail Edwards who discusses what your medication is for. Gail
will remove the mystery surrounding your
medication. Physiotherapist led
discussion about why we need to exercise, the kind of exercise
we need to aim for and what to avoid. An
introduction to alternative exercise methods. Session
Three March 24, May 5, June 16, July 28, September 8, October 20, November 24 An
Occupational Therapist led session. Annette King discusses how
to simplify everyday tasks to lessen their effects on your
body during your recovery phase. Topics include returning to
work and sexuality. Social
Worker Recognising/managing
emotional adjustments after a cardiac event. Advice to assist
both patient and partner in getting back to normal and
managing change. Session Four (Morning tea is after the exercise session in
the gym today) March 31, May 12, June 23, August 4, September 15, October 27, December 1 Visit
to the Physiotherapy Department to see first hand how to go
about simple exercises that can be done at home with a minimum
of resources. This session is NOT strenuous. Learn
how to recognise unhealthy stress and how to deal with it. A
relaxation method is taught (better than sleeping pills).
Relaxation tapes and CDs are available at $3
each. Session
Five April 7, May 19, June 30, August 11, September 22, November 3, December 8 A hands on look
at Cardio Pulmonary Resusitation (CPR). How to perform CPR
and the chance to practice it on a manikin. Discussion and practical
hints on lowering cholesterol levels. Suggestions for weight management. Referral to a
dietician is offered. Recipe books on sale. Introducing Heart Foundation A speaker from
the Heart Foundation will discuss Heart Foundation activites
and suggest ways that you can assist the work
locally. Where to from
here? Questions
answered and suggestions offered.
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