June 2023's Heart Failure Awareness 365 campaign is focusing on: Heart Failure Under/Over 50
Although the risk of heart failure increases with age and is more prevalent in older adults, it can occur at any time in a person's life. Are there certain risk factors that make you more prone to being diagnosed with heart failure at a younger age? Does your age change your treatment options and course of care? Find out, along with hearing stories from patients of all ages.
Heart Failure Under 50
- Underlying Conditions That May Cause Heart Failure - Underlying conditions can cause heart failure such as diabetes and high blood pressure. Learn more about the genetic and non-genetic conditions that can contribute to heart failure.
- Challenges of Living with HF: Shamieka Thomas' Story - Being diagnosed with heart failure at a young age was one of the biggest challenges Shamieka faced. Even through the challenges, learn how she is living a normal lifestyle and hoping to inspire others.
- Living with HF: Madison Shannon's Story - Madison was born with a rare genetic disorder and was diagnosed with heart failure at just 3 years old. Learn how Madison managed her heart failure diagnosis while growing up.
- Heart Failure Matters: Heart Failure in Young People - Living with heart failure at a young age can prove to have different challenges than for those who are older. Learn more about common lifestyle changes that younger people living with heart failure may need to consider.
Heart Failure Over 50
- What are the Risk Factors for Heart Failure? - Age is an important risk factor for heart failure. While the diagnosis may be more common in those over the age of 65, there are certain risk factors that also play a role. Learn more.
- Managing Heart Failure: Laura Malone's Story - Laura was 51 years old when she was diagnosed with heart failure and looking forward to new adventures with her husband after her two children were now off to college. Their plans may have changed after diagnosis, but see how they are still living life while managing heart failure.
- Living with HF: Robin Gage's Story - Robin was diagnosed in 2016 at age 56. She went from being unable to ambulate without assistance to regularly gliding on her paddleboard on the lake. Learn more about her story and the lifestyle changes she made.
- HealthinAging.org: Heart Failure Basic Facts - Approximately 14 percent of men and 13 percent of women over 80 years old have heart failure. Learn more about heart failure facts in older adults.