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OLDER ADULT SERVICES THE OFFICIAL MONTHLY NEWSLETTER Highlights in February 2024
It's Heart Health Awareness Month! From Older Adult Services Administration Self-Care Tips for your Heart from The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute: ➢
Get 30 minutes of daily physical exercise
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Cook healthy meals that have the least amount of salt, and more vegetables
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Get a full night's rest
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Stay on top of your medications and doctor's appointments
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Take classes that help you reduce your stress levels
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Check your blood pressure, sugar, and heart rate
To learn more about your heart health visit the following link: Fact Sheets | NHLBI, NIH , https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/education/heartmonth/fact-sheets
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CORSI • Show off some flavor at our Salsa classes with Frances! GAYLORD WHITE • Feel the rhythm in your heart in our Soul Music Hour JEFFERSON • Enjoy a game of Dominos with the Jefferson staff WAGNER • Want to give a delicious treat to your family or friend on Valentine's Day? Stop by at our Valentine's Day Bake Sale. WASHINGTON-LEXINGTON • Share some heartfelt family stories + memories with us.
Coming Up! FEBRUARY Black History Month Heart Health Awareness Month FEB. 19th Presidents Day Centers Closed/Centros Cerrado MARCH National Disability Awareness Month
Women’s History Month
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