10/09/2026
When Chris’s husband David was unexpectedly found to have three significant heart blockages, the weeks that followed came as a shock.
When he was referred to Flinders Private Hospital’s Cardiac Rehabilitation Program, David asked Chris to come along with him, and she quickly discovered how valuable the program could be for partners and support people too.
Across the six-week program, patients and their support people learn more about heart health, exercise, nutrition and the lifestyle changes that can support recovery and long-term wellbeing.
For Chris, that knowledge helped her better understand how she could support David at home — from encouraging regular walking to making informed choices around food and nutrition.
“The education programs, particularly for a support person, are so valuable. Coming with him was the best thing I did.”