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Old Colony Elder Services Announces Lower Sodium Workshop on May 19th
Old Colony Elder Services (OCES), the Brockton based regional agency serving older adults, individuals with disabilities and caregivers, will hold a workshop entitled "Sodium and the Effects On Your Blood Pressure" on Monday, May 19, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. at the Brockton Council on Aging (COA), 10 Father Kenney Way in Brockton.
This free workshop will cover such topics as: how to measure your blood pressure; what are some causes of high blood pressure; what foods are high sodium; and why reading food labels is important.
The workshop will be led by Donna-Marie Forand, Outreach and Education Specialist at OCES. Ms. Forand is a Master Trainer in Evidence-Based Programs, including Chronic Disease Self Management, Diabetes Self Management, Chronic Pain Self Management and Healthy Eating.
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For more information or to register for this free workshop call Michelle Brace at the Brockton COA, 508-580-7811.
If you are interested in holding this or other workshops at your site, contact Donna-Marie Forand at 508-584-1561, extension 237.
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About OCES
Founded in 1974, OCES serves 20 communities in Plymouth County as well as Avon, Easton and Stoughton. OCES is a private, non-profit organization located in Brockton and designated as one of 27 Aging Services Access Points (ASAPs) in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. OCES’ mission is to support the independence and dignity of elders and individuals with disabilities by providing essential information and services that promote healthy and safe living. The agency has 173 employees and operates more than 15 programs serving older adults, individuals with disabilities, their families and caregivers. For more information call (508) 584-1561 or visit www.oldcolonyelderservices.org.
