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Did you know that the best way to reduce your risk of developing a cognitive disease is to lead a healthy lifestyle? Since January is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, now is an ideal time to adopt or reinforce behaviours that keep your brain healthy. Here are some recommendations provided by the Alzheimer Society of Canada: • Challenge yourself. Learn a new language or take on a task like writing with your non-dominant hand. • Play games. There are brain-boosting benefits to solving crosswords, playing chess and completing puzzles. • Talk to people. Engage in conversations about current events, books, mu- sic, sports and more. • Eat a balanced diet. Make sure to follow the recommendations in Canada’s Food Guide. • Exercise regularly. Keep in mind that it’s easier to staymotivated if you choose activities you enjoy

• Quit unhealthy habits. Regularly consuming alcohol, cigarettes and recreational drugs can negatively impact your brain health. • Manage chronic illnesses. Diabetes increases your risk of developing Alzhei- mer’s disease, so make sure to manage your condition closely under the su-

pervision of your doctor. • Volunteer. Giving back to your community can help prevent de- pression, reduce lone- liness and increase self-esteem. For more tips on how to keep your brain healthy, visit alzheimer. ca.

• Reduce your stress. Explore a va- riety of strategies such as speaking with a psychologist, meditating, journaling and practising yoga. • Prioritize sleep. Get seven to nine hours of rest every night and avoid looking at screens before you go to bed. • Protect your head. Wear a hel- met when cycling or skiing, and consider adapting your home to

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der Nous sommes là pour vous ai The Alzheimer Society is proud to provide services in both official languages to Prescott, Russell, Stormont, Dundas, Glengarry, Cornwall, and Akwesasne. We help people living with Alzheimer disease or other related dementias and their families to live well through: support, education, and guidance with the health care system. La Société Alzheimer est fi è re d'offrir ses services dans les deux langues officielles à Prescott, Russell, Stormont, Dundas, Glengarry, Cornwall et Akwesasne. Nous soutenons les personnes vivant avec la maladie Alzheimer ou autres troubles neurocognitifs ainsi que leurs familles par l’entremise de : programmes de soutien, services d'éducation et orientation au sein du syst è me de soins de santé. la g . . La Soc . pa d'édu .

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