Matters of the Heart: Support for Heart Failure at Home

Living with heart failure can feel overwhelming, but with the right care and guidance, patients can manage their condition, improve their quality of life and remain safely at home.

We understand the unique challenges that come with a heart failure diagnosis, which is why we created Matters of the Heart, a diagnosis-specific skilled home health program. This program is designed to provide education, proactive support and personalized clinical care right where patients are most comfortable: at home.

Why Heart Failure Care Matters

Heart failure affects more than 6 million Americans and is one of the most common reasons for hospital readmission among older adults. While it does not mean the heart has stopped working, it does mean the heart isn’t pumping blood as effectively as it should, leading to symptoms such as fatigue, swelling and shortness of breath. Managing these symptoms early and effectively is crucial in reducing complications and avoiding unnecessary hospital stays.

What is Matters of the Heart?

The Matters of the Heart program is built around helping patients and caregivers understand heart failure, monitor changes and take action when needed.

Here’s how it supports patients:

• Patient Interactive Guide: A combined heart failure guide and journal encourages patients to track symptoms, practice self-assessment and engage in meaningful conversations with their care team.
• Disease-Specific Action Plan: Customized “zone” plans outline what to do when symptoms change, so patients and caregivers know exactly when to act and who to call.
• Call Us First: Around-the-clock access to Elara Caring means patients and families always have a trusted resource 24/7/365 for questions or concerns—helping to avoid unnecessary emergency room visits.
• ElaraConnect: ElaraConnect’s suite of programs—Engage, Monitor, Check In and Transition— tracks vitals and connects patients to their clinicians virtually.

Skilled Home Health Care: An Added Layer of Support

Because Matters of the Heart is integrated into Elara Caring’s skilled home health services, patients also receive direct, hands-on care from licensed nurses, therapists and other professionals. This includes medication management, symptom monitoring, therapy support and education on heart-healthy living. Together, these services help patients successfully manage heart failure while maintaining independence at home.

Why Choose Elara Caring?

Heart failure doesn’t have to mean giving up independence or constantly worrying about the next hospital visit. With the Matters of the Heart program, delivered as part of skilled home health care, Elara Caring provides a holistic, supportive approach that empowers patients to live more comfortably and confidently.

Contact your local Elara Caring branch to learn more about Matters of the Heart and other in-home care services.