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May is Speech & Hearing Month in Canada

This is a national opportunity to celebrate communication health and highlight the vital role of speech-language pathologists, audiologists, and communication health assistants. Their knowledge and experience supports Canadians of all ages in speaking, hearing, swallowing, understanding, and connecting with the world around them.
This May, Speech & Hearing Month shines a spotlight on the importance of equitable access to speech-language pathology and audiology services.
Access to speech-language pathology and audiology services can profoundly shape a person’s life. This year’s theme – Access Changes Everything – highlights how essential communication health services are across the lifespan. When individuals have timely access to these services, they experience stronger health outcomes, deeper social connection, and greater opportunities to participate fully in school, work, and community life.
However, when access is limited, the effects can be far-reaching. Communication challenges that go unaddressed can lead to increased stress, social isolation, reduced academic success, and barriers in daily functioning. These challenges impact not only individuals but also their families and communities.
https://www.sac-oac.ca/speech-hearing-month/

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Tasty, Low Salt Cooking

Enjoy flavourful meals, dip and sauce ideas that focus on less salt (sodium) and explore ways to reduce salt intake by using delicious, lower salt substitutes and label reading. These practical cooking demonstrations include recipes and helpful tips. Classes are open to all Albertans.
Join us from the comfort of your home online for the following online classes:
Thursday Apr 30 (Dips & Sauces) Online from noon-1:00pm
Wednesday May 20 (Meal Ideas) Online from noon-1:00pm
Wednesday June 3 (Dips & Sauces) Online from noon-1:00pm
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National Caregiver Day April 7, 2026

Canadian organizations who are providing supports and services to make a difference in the lives of caregivers:https://www.carerscanada.ca/organizations-supporting-caregivers/
 
Caregiving is more than managing daily tasks – it’s about emotional readiness and practical confidence. With the right support, caregivers can transition from uncertainty to confidence, find clear answers to pressing questions, and transform distress into strength. By offering guidance, tools, and compassion, we empower caregivers to navigate their journey with resilience.
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Be kind to your mind — Learn how to lower stress

Stress can come from major life events, such as switching careers, or minor incidents like getting stuck in traffic. Stress affects us all in different ways.
Stress is known to cause stomach aches, insomnia and depression, and contributes to unhealthy behaviors such as smoking, over-consumption of alcohol, and poor eating habits. It also carries risks of long-term health consequences like heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, or even immune and circulatory complications. For women, chronic stress can also lead to irregular menstrual cycles, decreased fertility, and an increased risk of certain autoimmune diseases.
Identify the problem. What is causing your stress? Once you know your stress triggers, you can work on a solution.
Connect with others. Having another person for support is always better than facing problems on your own.
Exercise. Physical activity is a great way to reduce tension
Pause. Breathe. Reflect. Tension meditation and progressive relaxation are techniques that encourage deep breathing and stretching your whole body can help silence the mind and take the pressure off.
Disconnect. Even though we live in a highly wired world, you don’t have to always “be on”. Unplug and unwind at least an hour a day.
Take a mental holiday. By reading, taking up a hobby or becoming involved in sports. It will also give you distance from your problems and a different perspective, helping them feel easier to solve.
Go easy. Stress can contribute to negative thinking. Stay positive, be flexible, be kind to yourself and be realistic. There are some things you cannot change. Look for practical solutions.
Practice self-care. Make time for activities that bring you joy and relaxation.
Make decisions. Worrying about making a decision only causes more stress.
Don’t delay. Develop a weekly schedule that includes a combination of to-do items and leisure activities.
Delegate. Let others take on some of your tasks. You do not have to do everything on your own.
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