To be supportive of the patient, and of each other, it will prove helpful if family members express their feelings to each other. Each family is unique, and each family must develop its own support mechanisms. Communication is one of the important tools. The Future Look forward to the future with confidence, and plan for the future together. The objectives of Mended Hearts are to offer help, support, and encouragement to heart disease patients and their families.
Accredited visitors visit in hospitals, homes, telephone, and through the Internet.
Distributing information of specific educational value to members of The Mended Hearts, Inc. and to heart disease patients, their families and caregivers. Establishing and maintaining a program of assistance to physicians, nurses, medical professionals and healthcare organizations in their work with heart disease patients, their families and caregivers. Cooperating with other organizations in education and research activities pertaining to heart disease. Planning and conducting suitable programs of social and educational interest for members, for heart disease patients and their families and caregivers. Membership in Chapters is highly encouraged.