Some elderly patient experience barriers in learning because of function and cognitive limitation, including low health literacy. The use of teaching aids,such as computer programs with large keyboards,touch screens,or short,concise booklets with enlarged text and memory difficulties.
Depression and anxiety are common conditions in elderly people with HF. Besides the effects on physical and psychological health,depression can affect geriatric HF patients' learning ability. Patients with depression may not have the incentive to implement self-care.