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1 in 3 adults worldwide are affected by high blood pressure, world’s leading cause of deaths and disability![]()
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If you have hypertension or high blood pressure, remember these 4 S:![]()
🚭 Stop smoking![]()
🧂 Reduce sodium or salt in your diet![]()
💤 Have more good quality sleep![]()
😖 Reduce stress
Learn how Dementia affects sleep!🧰 At our next Toolbox Talk session we will learn about changes in sleep patterns that a person living with dementia may experience, as well as sleep disturbances that care partners may experience. The session will also explore different approaches for enhancing sleep. ![]()
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📅 Friday, January 24, 2025 ![]()
⏰ 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. ![]()
💻 Online via Zoom: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMtc--prjgvGdLBVqYAdhuCgGmoee__H2sQ#/registration ![]()
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Find this series and more on our website: ![]()
💻 alzda.ca/online-education/ ![]()
📞 1-800-565-4614 ![]()
✉️ help@alzda.ca
10,000 copies of the 2025 Age-Friendly Calendar is being distributed the first week of October into Brantford, Brant county and Six Nations. Look for them at a library or community centre near you!
What’s New!
The Community at Home workshop series is designed by volunteers to encourage socialization, participation, and community connections, while creating awareness about topics and issues of interest.
Avoiding Fraud and Scams 
The Grand River Council on Aging invites you to join Chris Allum from the Ontario Securities Commission, for an overview of some common scams and tactics fraudsters use. Get tips to protect yourself from fraud!
Wednesday, January 29, from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m.
To register for this free virtual workshop email admin@grcoa.ca or call 519 754-0777 ext. 439.
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