This regional heart association brings together 16 local member associations in Lapland. It offers information, support and varied activities for people with heart disease and anyone interested in health. The programme includes expert lectures, events, excursions and discussion groups, and trained peer support volunteers talk with people about their illness.
Local exercise groups and courses are available for people with heart disease. The district is part of the Finnish Heart Association network, and membership can be applied for online. The sydan.fi site covers heart diseases, diet and exercise, with material also in Northern Sami.
Are you involved in the heart association's activities? Share your experience in the comments.
