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Life is full of special occasions. ❤️#DiabetesManagement can help you be there for all the moments, big and small! 🎉 Learn more about managing your diabetes at cdc.gov/diabetes/managing/in… #DiabetesCareLA
Birthdays. Graduations. Weddings. Ensure you’ll see all of life’s special moments by managing your diabetes. Dark blue text over an image of an African American father and his two children.

ALT Birthdays. Graduations. Weddings. Ensure you’ll see all of life’s special moments by managing your diabetes. Dark blue text over an image of an African American father and his two children.

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Buckle up! SoCal regional child passenger safety summit bringing together car seat technicians for a day of honoring, reflecting, and learning about the latest car & booster seats to keep families safe! #SafeDriveSaveLife #safety – at Los Angeles, CA
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Are you a caregiver? Being a caregiver for a loved one with dementia may look like paying bills, handling doctors’ visits, or helping with bathing. As a caregiver, caring for yourself is as important as taking care of others. Learn more: bit.ly/hblacaregiving
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Advance care planning can help you and your family prepare for the future. This process involves having honest conversations about the kind of medical care you want to have. Take time to reflect and talk about your health care wishes. #HealthyBrainLA
Steps for Advance Care Planning. 1. Think…about what is right for you. 2. Choose…someone who is willing and able to speak on your behalf. 3. Talk… about your wishes, beliefs, and values. 4. Record…your plan for future health care choices. 5. Share…your plan with those you want involved in your medical care. 6. Review…your plan regularly and update it at anytime.

ALT Steps for Advance Care Planning. 1. Think…about what is right for you. 2. Choose…someone who is willing and able to speak on your behalf. 3. Talk… about your wishes, beliefs, and values. 4. Record…your plan for future health care choices. 5. Share…your plan with those you want involved in your medical care. 6. Review…your plan regularly and update it at anytime.

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Advance care planning is more than completing legal documents. It is about having thoughtful conversations and making informed decisions about your future. Sit down with your loved ones and start the conversation today. #HealthyBrainLA
Two women having a serious conversation while sitting in a living room. Start the conversation. The best time to start advance care planning is now.

ALT Two women having a serious conversation while sitting in a living room. Start the conversation. The best time to start advance care planning is now.

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La planificación anticipada de cuidados va más allá de completar documentos legales. Se trata de tener conversaciones meditadas y tomar decisiones informadas sobre tu futuro. Siéntate con tus seres queridos y comienza la conversación hoy. #HealthyBrainLA
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Advance care planning can help you and your family prepare for the future. This process involves having honest conversations about the kind of medical care you want to have. Take time to reflect and talk about your health care wishes. #HealthyBrainLA
Steps for Advance Care Planning. 1. Think…about what is right for you. 2. Choose…someone who is willing and able to speak on your behalf. 3. Talk… about your wishes, beliefs, and values. 4. Record…your plan for future health care choices. 5. Share…your plan with those you want involved in your medical care. 6. Review…your plan regularly and update it at anytime.

ALT Steps for Advance Care Planning. 1. Think…about what is right for you. 2. Choose…someone who is willing and able to speak on your behalf. 3. Talk… about your wishes, beliefs, and values. 4. Record…your plan for future health care choices. 5. Share…your plan with those you want involved in your medical care. 6. Review…your plan regularly and update it at anytime.

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Are you a caregiver? Being a caregiver for a loved one with dementia may look like paying bills, handling doctors’ visits, or helping with bathing. As a caregiver, caring for yourself is as important as taking care of others. Learn more: bit.ly/hblacaregiving
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Cuando cuidas a un ser querido con demencia, es importante que también encuentres tiempo para ti. ❤️ Encuentra programas de apoyo en tu área con Best Practice Caregiving ingresando tu código postal. Más información 👉: bit.ly/4bypXiJ #HealthyBrainLA
Una hija adulta sonriendo y abrazando a sus padres al aire libre. Si cuidas a alguien con demencia, busca el apoyo que necesitas.

ALT Una hija adulta sonriendo y abrazando a sus padres al aire libre. Si cuidas a alguien con demencia, busca el apoyo que necesitas.

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An important part of caring for a loved one with dementia is making sure you take care of yourself too. Find dementia caregiving support programs in your area with Best Practice Caregiving by entering your zip code. Learn more: bit.ly/4bypXiJ ❤️ #HealthyBrainLA
An older adult couple hugging and smiling together outside. If you care for someone with dementia, find the support you need.

ALT An older adult couple hugging and smiling together outside. If you care for someone with dementia, find the support you need.

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🌞 Celebrate #LACountyParks’ 80th anniversary with us on July 1st by joining the launch of our ‘Let’s Play Outside’ Campaign! From July 1-31, we’ll host over 200 free activities for LA County children to enjoy the outdoors!🌿 For more details, visit parks.lacounty.gov/lets-play…🌼
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Join us this summer for Parks After Dark! 🌙✨ Enjoy fun-filled activities like 🔽 🎶 Live Concerts 🎥 Outdoor Movies 💃🕺 Teen and Senior Dances & Socials 🏊‍♀️ Night Swimming at our Pools 🤝 Resource Fairs & more! View participating locations: parks.lacounty.gov/pad/
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Comer bocadillos o snacks saludables 🥗 entre las comidas puede contribuir a que tus niveles de azucar en la sangre 🩸 no aumenten o bajen demasiado, lo cual puede ayudarte a mantener tu diabetes bajo control. #DiabetesCareLA #SaludDeLosHombre
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Healthy snacking 🥗 between meals could keep your blood 🩸 sugar levels from spiking or plummeting throughout the day, which may help to keep your diabetes in check. #DiabetesCareLA #MensHealth
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🏍️ If you are a father who rides, you know the importance of staying safe for your family. Ride responsibly with high-visibility protective gear, a DOT-compliant helmet, and a clear state of mind. #MotorcycleSafety
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🏍️ Always wear a well-fitted DOT-compliant helmet that is right for your type of ride. Avoid novelty helmets with fake DOT labels, which will not protect you in a crash. Learn how to spot the difference: nhtsa.gov/motorcycle-safety/… #MotorcycleSafety
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Parents: Make sure your child is buckled up in the right seat correctly – every trip, every time you drive them. Find the right seat based on your child’s age, height, and weight. nhtsa.gov/carseat
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Are you one of the nearly 98 million Americans with #prediabetes? Take the 1-minute prediabetes risk test to know where you stand. Be Your Own Health Hero: DoIHavePrediabetes.org.
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What is high blood pressure? What defines it? What do systolic & diastolic actually mean to your heart health? Why should you be concerned what your numbers are? KevOnStage and Dr. Chukumerije discuss these digits and so much more. #livetothebeat
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High blood pressure can damage blood vessels in your brain and lead to Vascular Dementia. Remember to check your blood pressure regularly to maintain a healthy heart and brain. #livetothebeat
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