here to help
for caregivers
If you’re wondering how you can best help your loved one, you’re in the right place.
How you can help
- Check in with your loved one about how they’re feeling and actively listen to their responses
See something?
Say something.
If someone you love is diagnosed with heart failure and you notice them struggling with seemingly random, unresolved health issues, the steps you take to help them communicate with their cardiologist can help them to better manage their disease. You may even notice things that your loved one does not, which makes your observations even more important.
Irregular Heartbeat
Shortness of Breath
Lower Back Pain
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
How caregivers can recognize symptoms and take action
How you can help
- Attend doctors’ appointments with your loved one and contribute by discussing symptoms you’ve noticed, taking notes, asking questions, and communicating worries your loved one may have expressed to you
- You can see a list of what to bring to doctors’ appointments in our doctor discussion guide
There is no one way to be a caregiver
Taking an active role at doctors’ appointments
How you can help
- Manage medical records and appointments
- Manage dietary needs, exercises, and other things that support your loved one’s overall health
Listen to those who know
“Because the symptoms are so varied, I do think, as a caregiver, you should be there. You have to be there.”
“One of the things that I noticed most was the numbness in her legs and in her hands, which made it hard for her to grip certain things.”
Caregiver resources and information
Amyloidosis Support Groups
- Provides education through support meetings, live in 30 cities
- Provides education through virtual webinars, as well as support groups on Facebook
Amyloidosis Research Consortium
- Provides comprehensive support and information for patients
- Accelerates development of and access to new and innovative treatments
- Drives research that will have the greatest impact on patients
Amyloidosis Foundation
- Supports research for an earlier diagnosis
- Educates medical professionals
- Provides patients with a comprehensive range of services
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