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Stroke Resource Guide for Survivors and Families
Secondary Stroke Prevention Clinic
Helpful Links
Live longer! View the Dietitian's Top 10 List
If you have high blood pressure visit:
http://www.heartandstroke.ca/bp
http://www.hypertension.ca/chep/public/publicEducationva.asp
http://www.dashdiet.org
Do you have a healthy waist?
www.heartandstroke.ca/healthywaists
What is your waist like? Are you a pear or an apple?
http://www.heartandstroke.com/site/c.ikIQLcMWJtE/b.3876195/
Trying to kick the salt habit? go to:
http://ca.lifestyle.yahoo.com/health-fitness/articles/diet/heartandstroke/blood_pressure-shake_the_salt_habit
To get help to quit smoking go to:
http://www.omacti.org/ http://www.smokershelpline.ca/
To learn more about diabetes, treatment and how to prevent it go to: http://www.diabetes.ca/section_about/index.asp
To learn more about eating healthy go to:
http://www.dietitians.ca/public/content/eat_well_live_well/english/index.asp
http://www.eatrightontario.ca/en/Default.aspx
To get helpful tips on a walking program - includes an online walking journal - FREE go to:
http://www.in-motion.ca/walkingworkout/
The Ontario government's website devoted to information on all things healthy: http://www.mhp.gov.on.ca/
or visit the Heart and Stroke website
Recognize the warning signs of a stroke:
- Sudden weakness, numbness or tingling
- Sudden trouble speaking or understanding speech
- Sudden vision problems
- Sudden severe headache
- Sudden dizziness or loss of balance
If you think you or someone you know may be having a stroke, call 911 immediately. Even if these symptoms appear to go away quickly, seek medical attention immediately.
For More Information
Please Contact:
Secondary Stroke Prevention Clinic Nurse
The Brant Community Healthcare System
The Willett Site
238 Grand River Street North
Paris , ON , N3L 2N7
(519) 442- 2251 ext. 6373
or
District Stroke Coordinator
The Brant Community Healthcare System
200 Terrace Hill Street
Brantford , ON , N3R 1G9
519-751-5544, ext 4451