Tri-Church Announcements

Parish Nursing Announcement

 
Promoting Good Digestive Health

The Colorectal Cancer Association of Canada informs us
that more than 20 million Canadians experience some form of digestive problem.
Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in the country
and this type of cancer is preventable.
If it is detected early, 90 per cent of diagnosed cases can be cured.
 
Let’s look at some of the Prevention Basics.

     Eat a healthy balanced diet which includes a variety of fruits and vegetable
and whole grains and lean protein and milk products.
    
Drink a lot of water six to eight glasses per day is a good starting point.

     Eat fibre rich foods which includes: whole grains, vegetables and fruits, dried fruits and seeds.

     Use moderation when consuming caffeinated beverages, and alcoholic drinks.

     If you are over fifty years of age, have a family history of colorectal cancer or other genetic risk factors, get screened regularly.

     For more information and more details look at the website: colorectalcancercanada.com

SWIFT Exercise Class Research Project
- Help Needed -
Parish Nursing partners with
the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College
to provide exercise classes 3 days/week. 
Together we are doing a research project
to determine how these classes help
to improve seniors’ strength, mobility, balance & quality of life. 
SWIFT class members will be involved,
but we also need members of the congregations who do NOT
participate in these classes to provide a comparison group. 
We are looking for approximately 50 volunteers,
age 60 or older, who will be asked
to complete & return 2 questionnaires to Margaret Black. 
Privacy will be respected. 
If you can help us out, please sign up on the volunteer sheet
on your bulletin board or email her at:
blackmarg <at> gmail.com
More specific information will be available later. 
THANK YOU!


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