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Although we are all at risk for head injuries, young people tend to suffer more head traumas. Therefore, it is important to protect your head, at any age, for lifelong brain health.

Here are some important tips:

1. Wear an approved helmet when engaging in sporting activities such as skating, skiing, skateboarding, rollerblading and cycling. Set a good example and ensure that children in your care wear appropriate helmets.
2. Drive safely and always wear a seat belt to reduce injuries in an accident.
3. Prevent your risk of falls by:
   • removing tripping hazards in your home such as items on a staircase, small area rugs or shoes in a hallway
   • moving frequently used items so a chair or step ladder is not required to reach them
   • reviewing medications and dietary supplements (prescription and over-the-counter) with your doctor or pharmacist to avoid medications or combinations that may affect balance
   • improving lighting indoors and outside to improve visibility, especially around stairways, hallways and entrances
   • installing and using safety features like handrails on all stairs (interior and exterior) and grab bars in bathrooms
   • exercising to improve your strength, balance and flexibility

Note: Your abilities, health and interests should be taken into consideration when choosing brain healthy activities. If you have questions about your own situation, speak to your doctor or health care provider.

Source: Alzheimer Society of Canada

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Brain Health - Protect your head

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Being proactive about brain health is something we can all do. Protecting your head is an important piece of the puzzle in reducing your risk for Alzheimer's disease. Researchers have found that people who have experienced brain injuries, especially repeated concussions have a higher risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. 

Protecting your head at every age makes more sense than ever. 

Young people are at a greater risk for head traumas that can affect their brain health in the future. It is important to wear a helmet during activities like:

• Cycling
• Skiing
• Skateboarding or
• Rollerblading

For older people or a person living with dementia taking care to avoid a fall is key. Most head injuries in older people are caused by falls. Try...

• Taking the time to have a look for safety concerns around your own home. 
• Improving the lighting around your home
• Installing handrails for stairways. 
• Being diligent when using ladders and step stools.

Wearing a seatbelt is important at any age and exercising is a great way to improve your strength and balance which could also help avoid a fall. 

Research has made it clear how important it is to protect your head no matter your age for lifelong brain health. Consider sharing this information with friends and family and take some time to think about steps you could take in your home to avoid a fall.

Source: Alzheimer Society of Canada

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Brain Health - Protect your head

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Eating Well with Canada's Food Guide is designed to help us make wise food choices by translating the science of healthy eating into a practical pattern of food choices that meet our need for nutrients, promote health and minimize the risk of nutrition-related diseases.

Learning more about Canada's Food Guide will help you and your family know how much food you need, what types of foods are better for you, and the importance of physical activity in your day.

Having the amount and type of food recommended and following the tips included in Canada's Food Guide will help:

• Meet your needs for vitamins, minerals and other nutrients.
• Reduce your risk of obesity, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, certain types of cancer and osteoporosis.
• Contribute to your overall health and vitality.

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Source: Health Canada

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We encourage you to share content from the Knoweldge Hub with friends, family and other community members.

Sharing Knowledge Hub Content

Content from the Knowledge Hub can be shared in the following ways:

1. Copy the URL of the page you want to share and send it via email

2. Use the download function available for much of the content avaialble in the Knowledge Hub and then attach this to an email or print if a hard copy is required

3. Use the save function available in the HelpForDementia for any piece of content you want to return to easily later via the Saved Items button on the homepage

We encourage you to share content from the Knoweldge Hub with friends, family and other community members.

Sharing Knowledge Hub Content

Content from the Knowledge Hub can be shared in the following ways:

1. Copy the URL of the page you want to share and send it via email

2. Use the download function available for much of the content avaialble in the Knowledge Hub and then attach this to an email or print if a hard copy is required

3. Use the save function available in the HelpForDementia for any piece of content you want to return to easily later via the Saved Items button on the homepage

We encourage you to share content from the Knoweldge Hub with friends, family and other community members.

Sharing Knowledge Hub Content

Content from the Knowledge Hub can be shared in the following ways:

1. Copy the URL of the page you want to share and send it via email

2. Use the download function available for much of the content avaialble in the Knowledge Hub and then attach this to an email or print if a hard copy is required

3. Use the save function available in the HelpForDementia for any piece of content you want to return to easily later via the Saved Items button on the homepage

We encourage you to share content from the Knoweldge Hub with friends, family and other community members.

Sharing Knowledge Hub Content

Content from the Knowledge Hub can be shared in the following ways:

1. Copy the URL of the page you want to share and send it via email

2. Use the download function available for much of the content avaialble in the Knowledge Hub and then attach this to an email or print if a hard copy is required

3. Use the save function available in the HelpForDementia for any piece of content you want to return to easily later via the Saved Items button on the homepage

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