September 2016 ENKAMGAK

HEALTH SERVICES
Wednesday, October 5 th
Alzheimer Awareness Information Session
Location TBD based on interest.
Learn about Alzheimer, how it effects the person, family and caregivers.
Q&A about Alzheimer topics, and living with Alzheimer/Dementia.
Opening Speaker: Kayla King, NFN Community CHN
Keynote Speaker: Cathy Gaudaur, Alzheimer Society
Special Guest Speaker: Joyce Beaucage, NFN Community Member
Dinner served at 4:30p.m. Please call Liz at 705-753-3312 to reserve your seat for dinner and presentations. Please notify us if
transportation is required by Friday, September 30 th .
Diabetes Complications: Heart and Blood Vessels
Diabetes can affect the heart and blood vessels by accelerating the process of thickening and hardening of arteries, which can block
the circulation of certain body parts such as the heart, lower limbs and the brain, this is known as arteriosclerosis.
Dangers of Arteriosclerosis:
If the heart is affected, myocardial infraction can result;
If the brain is affected, a stroke can result;
If the lower limbs are affected, pain when walking can result.
How to Know if Your Heart & Blood Vessels Have Been
Affected by
Diabetes:
Slow healing wounds;
How to Prevent Damage to Your Heart & Blood Vessels:
Keep blood glucose levels as close to normal as possible;
Check blood pressure regularly and treat high blood pressure
aggressively;
Chest pain or difficulty breathing during physical exertion;
Avoid saturated fats as much as possible;
Pain in the calves when walking.
Sometimes arteriosclerosis has little / no symptoms in its
early stages.
Have blood lipid levels checked regularly and treat any
anomalies aggressively; and
Quit smoking.
For More Information Please Contact Lawrence Commanda Diabetes Education and Resource Centre:
705-753-3312
Diner’s Club
Wednesday, September 14 th
To volunteer or for more information, call 705-753-3312.
Diner’s Club is the second Wednesday of every month.
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