Terry “I don’t want to worry about my heart health when playing golf and babysitting my grandchildren.” Terry is a fun-loving grandfather that likes to be out and about. Age Gender Ethnicity Location 65 Male Caucasian Baltimore, MA Since his heart attack, Terry has been feeling increasingly fatigued when golfing or playing with his grandchildren. He wants to live life without worrying about having a second heart attack, especially when he’s away from home. He takes several medications each day, however he often loses track and is confused by all of the complicated names. Health Status Experienced a heart attack in 2001 and underwent an angioplasty. His atherosclerosis, combined with his medical history, increases the risk of a second heart attack. Does not smoke BMI of 26 Poor Eyesight Goals Frustrations Behaviors Normal Weight Spend time with his wife and family Remember to take all of his medication and monitor his health when away from home Often feels fatigued and worries about having a second heart attack Wants to be out and about, but can’t take his bulky health monitors with him Monitors daily vitals at home Keeps a written schedule of his medication on his smart phone Often forgets to take his medication on time Tech Savy Internet Usage Devices 4 Hours of anaerobic exercise per week mobility reminders compact Jordan “I stay pretty healthy, but given my family medical history I’m worried about my heart health.” Age Gender Ethnicity Location 36 Male African American Atlanta, GA Jordan is an athletic police officer in Atlanta, GA. He is in good physical shape as required for his job, but often worries that he doesn’t eat healthy. His biggest health concern is that his family history of heart problems will cause him to have a heart attack during high stress situations. He’s also not too familar with all the symptoms of cardiac conditions. Jordan’s uncle passed away last year from a sudden heart attack, so being proactive about his health is important to him. Health Status No current heart conditions, but a long family history of cardiac problems and diabetes. Drinks occasionally and has an unbalanced, high protein diet. Goals Frustrations Behaviors Does not smoke BMI of 24 Normal Weight 5 Hours of aerobic exercise per week Be in good physical shape to meet the demands of his job Be proactive about monitoring his heart health Has all of the hereditary risk factors for developing heart conditions Experienced the implications of having family members with heart issues Tracks his daily weight and calorie intake through an online website Takes his blood pressure everytime he goes to a pharmacy Tech Savy Internet Usage Devices 5 Hours of weight lifting per week predictive data real-time Stella “I do want to feel better physically, but I don’t want to put too much effort into it.” Age Gender Ethnicity Location 45 Female Caucasian Detroit, MI Stella is a Customer Service Representative in Detroit, MI, where spends most of her day sitting in front of computer. Having Type II diabetes, he doctor asked her to exercise daily and eat healthy. She tries to adhere to this regimen, but often gets lazy and finds using all the monitoring equipment laborious. Her frequent back pain and breathing problems make her to want to improve her health, but in way that is effortless and changes her daily routine as little as possible. Health Status Has been living with Type II diabetes for 10 years. Occasionally performs light exercise prescribed by doctor, but complains of back pain and fatigue during daily activities. Poor eating habits. Goals Manage her health with as little inconvenience as possible Feel better physically, but by performing the bare minimum Frustrations Hates when she goes to the doctor and he tells her nothing is wrong with her Doesn’t understand all the medical jargon, and just wants to know if she’s healthly or not Behaviors Does not smoke BMI of 31 Obese 2 Hours of light aerobic exercise per week Poor Diet Has tried to diet and exercise, but gets lazy and gives up easily Doesn’t track calories when exercising Tech Savy Internet Usage Devices convenience effortless clarity