Living Well with a Chronic Condition - Alberta Health Services
Living Well with a Chronic Condition - Alberta Health Services
Living Well with a Chronic Condition - Alberta Health Services
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Arthritis 101<br />
One 2 to 3-hour interactive workshop<br />
In this session you will learn:<br />
• The differences between inflammatory and degenerative types of arthritis<br />
• The early warning signs of arthritis and how to get an accurate diagnosis<br />
• Self-management strategies and the various treatment options available<br />
• Tools to better work <strong>with</strong> your health care team<br />
Locations:<br />
Chinese Elderly Citizens’ Assoc. (Cantonese) Genesis Centre (Punjabi) Vecova<br />
East Calgary <strong>Health</strong> Centre South Calgary <strong>Health</strong> Centre<br />
Celiac Disease – Going Gluten-Free<br />
One 3-hour session<br />
In this session you will learn:<br />
• What is celiac disease<br />
• <strong>Health</strong>y eating on a gluten-free diet<br />
• Where to buy gluten-free food, eating out gluten-free and label reading<br />
Locations:<br />
Sheldon M. Chumir <strong>Health</strong> Centre South Calgary <strong>Health</strong> Centre Vecova<br />
Cholesterol and Blood Pressure Essentials<br />
One 2 to 3.5-hour session<br />
In this session you will learn:<br />
• What are cholesterol, triglycerides and blood pressure<br />
• Why is high blood pressure risky<br />
• How to improve your cholesterol, triglycerides, and blood pressure<br />
through lifestyle changes and by using healthy eating tips<br />
• How to determine your risk for heart disease<br />
Please bring $5.00 (exact change) for Lifestyles book.<br />
Locations:<br />
Who is the class for?<br />
People newly diagnosed <strong>with</strong> arthritis or looking for more<br />
information about the disease<br />
Workshops are led by trained volunteer leaders who have<br />
arthritis<br />
Who is the class for?<br />
People diagnosed <strong>with</strong> celiac disease or dermatitis herpetiformis<br />
and their support persons<br />
Classes are facilitated by Registered Dietitians<br />
Who is the class for?<br />
People <strong>with</strong> high blood pressure (blood pressure above 140/90,<br />
or above 130/80 for people <strong>with</strong> diabetes) or those who have<br />
been told they have high LDL cholesterol (also know as “bad”<br />
cholesterol), dyslipidemia, or high triglycerides<br />
Classes are facilitated by Registered Dietitians and Registered<br />
Nurses<br />
Airdrie – Genesis Place Crowfoot YMCA (Punjabi) Genesis Centre (Punjabi)<br />
Calgary Foothills Primary Care Centre – Crowfoot Dashmesh Culture Senior Society (Punjabi) Richmond Road Diagnostic & Treatment Centre<br />
Chinese Elderly Citizens’ Assoc. (Cantonese) Didsbury District <strong>Health</strong> <strong>Services</strong> South Calgary <strong>Health</strong> Centre<br />
Cochrane Community <strong>Health</strong> Centre East Calgary <strong>Health</strong> Centre (English, Spanish,<br />
Tagalog)<br />
<strong>Chronic</strong> Kidney Disease <strong>Health</strong> Essentials<br />
One 2 to 2.5-hour interactive session<br />
Who is the class for?<br />
In this session you will learn about:<br />
People who have had their initial visit <strong>with</strong> a Kidney Doctor<br />
• The 5 stages of chronic kidney disease<br />
(Nephrologist)<br />
• Treatment modality for kidney disease<br />
• Tips for self-management and preservation of residual kidney function<br />
Locations:<br />
Classes are facilitated by Registered Nurses<br />
Chinese Elderly Citizens’ Assoc. (Cantonese) Sheldon M. Chumir <strong>Health</strong> Centre<br />
East Calgary <strong>Health</strong> Centre South Calgary <strong>Health</strong> Centre<br />
Conserving Your Energy<br />
Three 1.5-hour sessions<br />
In these sessions you will learn:<br />
• To identify causes of fatigue (both physical and mental)<br />
• To reduce fatigue through principles of fatigue management<br />
Location:<br />
Vecova<br />
COPD – Breathing Matters<br />
Two to four 1 to 1.5-hour sessions<br />
In these sessions you will learn:<br />
• What is COPD (<strong>Chronic</strong> Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)<br />
• Information about lung medications and inhalers<br />
• Helpful breathing tips<br />
• How to recognize when your breathing gets worse and what to do about it<br />
Who is the class for?<br />
People who would like to enjoy their life <strong>with</strong> less stress and<br />
fatigue<br />
Classes are facilitated by an Occupational Therapist<br />
Who is the class for?<br />
People diagnosed <strong>with</strong> COPD<br />
Classes are facilitated by Respiratory Therapists<br />
Locations:<br />
Airdrie – Genesis Place East Calgary <strong>Health</strong> Centre Shawnessy YMCA<br />
Calgary Jewish Community Centre Okotoks – Foothills Centennial Centre Vecova
Diabetes Essentials<br />
5 to 8 hours of instruction offered as one full day or two half days<br />
In these sessions you will learn:<br />
• What is diabetes<br />
• How to eat healthy <strong>with</strong> diabetes<br />
• Ways to lower your blood sugar<br />
• What your lab tests mean<br />
Please bring $5.00 (exact change) for Type 2 Diabetes book.<br />
Locations:<br />
Diabetes, <strong>Health</strong>y Feet and You<br />
One 2.5-hour session<br />
In this session you will learn how to:<br />
• Assess the impact of diabetes on the health of your feet<br />
• Identify factors that can lead to diabetic foot ulcers<br />
• Change how you care for your feet to prevent diabetic foot ulcers<br />
• Perform a proper diabetic foot exam<br />
Who is the class for?<br />
People diagnosed <strong>with</strong> type 2 diabetes who have not been to<br />
diabetes classes before, or who would like a review of current<br />
diabetes information<br />
Classes are facilitated by Registered Dietitians and Registered<br />
Nurses<br />
Airdrie – Genesis Place Dashmesh Culture Senior Society (Punjabi) Genesis Centre (Punjabi)<br />
Calgary Foothills Primary Care Centre – Crowfoot Didsbury District <strong>Health</strong> <strong>Services</strong> Richmond Road Diagnostic & Treatment Centre<br />
Chinese Elderly Citizens’ Assoc. (Cantonese) East Calgary <strong>Health</strong> Centre (English, Spanish, South Calgary <strong>Health</strong> Centre<br />
Crowfoot YMCA (Punjabi)<br />
Tagalog)<br />
Eating <strong>Well</strong> for Good <strong>Health</strong><br />
Two 1 to 3-hour sessions<br />
In these sessions you will learn about:<br />
• <strong>Health</strong>y eating and how you measure up<br />
• The facts on fat, fibre and sodium<br />
• The mystery of reading labels<br />
Who is the class for?<br />
People <strong>with</strong> diabetes, neuropathy, diabetic foot related problems,<br />
their families and caregivers<br />
Classes are facilitated by Peer Leaders <strong>with</strong> diabetes and<br />
Registered Nurses<br />
Locations:<br />
Airdrie – Genesis Place East Calgary <strong>Health</strong> Centre South Calgary <strong>Health</strong> Centre<br />
Calgary Foothills Primary Care Centre – Crowfoot Sheldon M. Chumir <strong>Health</strong> Centre Vecova<br />
Who is the class for?<br />
People wanting to learn more about good nutrition to improve their<br />
health or manage a chronic condition<br />
Classes are facilitated by Registered Dietitians<br />
Locations:<br />
Airdrie – Genesis Place Crowfoot YMCA Strathmore – Municipal Library<br />
Calgary Jewish Community Centre East Calgary <strong>Health</strong> Centre Vecova<br />
Cardel Place Sheldon M. Chumir <strong>Health</strong> Centre<br />
Chinese Elderly Citizens’ Assoc. (Cantonese) South Calgary <strong>Health</strong> Centre<br />
Explaining Pain<br />
One 4-hour session or two 2-hour sessions<br />
In these sessions you will learn:<br />
• The mechanisms that create pain<br />
• How pain affects the nervous system<br />
• Why pain persists<br />
• Strategies that help nervous system windup<br />
Locations:<br />
Who is the class for?<br />
People diagnosed <strong>with</strong> chronic pain<br />
Chinese Elderly Citizens’ Assoc. (Cantonese) Holy Cross Centre (<strong>Chronic</strong> Pain Centre 2)<br />
Fibromyalgia: Facts and Function<br />
One 2-hour session<br />
In this session you will learn:<br />
• What fibromyalgia is and how to explain it to family and friends<br />
• A general overview of treatments available<br />
• The importance of exercise in the management of fibromyalgia<br />
• How to maintain and enhance your function when living <strong>with</strong> fibromyalgia<br />
Locations:<br />
East Calgary <strong>Health</strong> Centre South Calgary <strong>Health</strong> Centre<br />
Holy Cross Centre (<strong>Chronic</strong> Pain Centre 2) Vecova<br />
Food and Mood<br />
Two 2-hour sessions<br />
This interactive program will:<br />
• Explore factors that may affect your eating habits<br />
• Help you better understand why you eat the way you do<br />
• Introduce practical strategies that can lead to a healthier relationship <strong>with</strong><br />
food and improve your well-being<br />
Classes are facilitated by a Psychologist or Registered Nurse<br />
(Cantonese)<br />
Who is the class for?<br />
People <strong>with</strong> fibromyalgia or those interested in learning more<br />
about it<br />
Classes are facilitated by a Kinesiologist<br />
Who is the class for?<br />
People wanting to improve their relationship <strong>with</strong> food<br />
Classes are facilitated by Registered Dietitians<br />
Locations:<br />
Cardel Place Richmond Road Diagnostic & Treatment Centre South Calgary <strong>Health</strong> Centre<br />
East Calgary <strong>Health</strong> Centre Sheldon M. Chumir <strong>Health</strong> Centre<br />
NEW CLASS
Hoping and Coping: Ways to Grow Your Own Hope<br />
Four 2.5-hour sessions<br />
Research shows that a hopeful attitude and the use of hope strategies can<br />
improve quality of life and positively impact health. This workshop explores<br />
the importance of hope in coping <strong>with</strong> a chronic condition. Participants will<br />
reflect and build on their own experience of hope and resiliency. Come learn<br />
ways to nurture your hope in order to better manage life’s challenges.<br />
Locations:<br />
Introduction to Insulin Pump<br />
One 2-hour session<br />
In this session you will learn:<br />
• Information about pump therapy<br />
• How it differs from regular therapy<br />
• Who is a good pump candidate<br />
• Skills required for pumping<br />
• What insulin pumps are available in Canada<br />
Location:<br />
Kidney Basics 101<br />
Richmond Road Diagnostic & Treatment Centre<br />
One 2-hour interactive workshop<br />
In this session you will learn:<br />
• Basic anatomy and function of kidneys<br />
• Strategies for self-management to assist you to keep your kidneys as<br />
healthy as possible<br />
Locations:<br />
Who is the class for?<br />
People <strong>with</strong> diabetes not on an insulin pump and those considering<br />
insulin pump therapy<br />
Classes are facilitated by a Registered Dietitian or Registered<br />
Nurse<br />
Who is the class for?<br />
People wanting to take control of their kidney health<br />
Classes are facilitated by Registered Nurses<br />
Chinese Elderly Citizens’ Assoc. (Cantonese) Genesis Centre – Punjabi South Calgary <strong>Health</strong> Centre<br />
East Calgary <strong>Health</strong> Centre (English, Spanish,<br />
Tagalog)<br />
Sheldon M. Chumir <strong>Health</strong> Centre<br />
<strong>Living</strong> <strong>Well</strong> <strong>with</strong> Stress<br />
Two 2.5-hour sessions<br />
Who is the class for?<br />
In these sessions you will:<br />
People <strong>with</strong> a chronic condition wanting to learn more about living<br />
• Learn the sources and signs of stress<br />
well <strong>with</strong> stress<br />
• Explore healthy ways to cope <strong>with</strong> and manage stress<br />
• Develop a personal plan to address the stress in your own life<br />
Locations:<br />
Classes are facilitated by Social Workers<br />
Calgary Foothills Primary Care Centre – Crowfoot East Calgary <strong>Health</strong> Centre South Calgary <strong>Health</strong> Centre<br />
<strong>Living</strong> <strong>with</strong> Stroke<br />
Six 2-hour sessions<br />
Who is the class for?<br />
• Program includes videos, activities and discussions to learn more about<br />
dealing <strong>with</strong> stroke and its effects<br />
People who have had a stroke or TIA (Transient Ischemic Attack)<br />
• Your caregiver, a family member or a friend should attend the program<br />
<strong>with</strong> you<br />
Locations:<br />
Classes are facilitated by a Nurse Clinician<br />
Crowfoot YMCA East Calgary <strong>Health</strong> Centre South Calgary <strong>Health</strong> Centre<br />
One 2.5-hour session<br />
In this session you will learn:<br />
• How buffets, parties, vacation and holiday eating can affect calorie intake<br />
• Strategies to minimize extra calories when eating away from home and<br />
during special occasions<br />
Location: East Calgary <strong>Health</strong> Centre<br />
One 2.5-hour session<br />
In this session you will learn:<br />
• Tips on how to put your nutrition knowledge into practice<br />
• The 4 P’s: Plan, Purchase, Prepare and Pack<br />
Location:<br />
South Calgary <strong>Health</strong> Centre Vecova<br />
East Calgary <strong>Health</strong> Centre<br />
Who is the class for?<br />
People <strong>with</strong> chronic conditions and their family members<br />
Classes are facilitated by Social Workers<br />
Nutrition: Eating Away From Home and During Special Occasions<br />
Nutrition: I Know I Should Eat <strong>Health</strong>y, But How?<br />
Who is the class for?<br />
People who want to learn more about nutrition to help them<br />
manage their weight<br />
Classes are facilitated by Registered Dietitians<br />
Who is the class for?<br />
People who want to learn more about nutrition to help them<br />
manage their weight<br />
Classes are facilitated by Registered Dietitians<br />
NEW CLASS<br />
NEW CLASS
Nutrition: The Role of Calories in Weight Management<br />
One 2.5-hour session<br />
In this session you will learn:<br />
• About calories and facts about managing your weight<br />
• The top 5 tips to lower calories<br />
Location:<br />
East Calgary <strong>Health</strong> Centre<br />
One 2.5-hour session<br />
In this session you will learn:<br />
• To evaluate what you are eating and strategies that can help lower your<br />
calories<br />
• How meal patterns, food choices and portion size affect calorie intake<br />
• About which foods can help you manage your weight<br />
East Calgary <strong>Health</strong> Centre<br />
Osteoporosis and Bone <strong>Health</strong><br />
One 2.5-hour session<br />
In this session you will learn:<br />
• What is osteoporosis and how do I know if I have this condition<br />
• What can I do to protect my bones<br />
• What medical treatments are available for osteoporosis<br />
Locations:<br />
Chinese Elderly Citizens’ Assoc. (Cantonese) Richmond Road Diagnostic & Treatment Centre<br />
East Calgary <strong>Health</strong> Centre South Calgary <strong>Health</strong> Centre<br />
Pain Self-Management<br />
Seven 2-hour sessions<br />
• You will learn pain management skills designed to help improve your<br />
day-to-day life<br />
• The focus will be on using active strategies to address changes in activity<br />
level, mood and relationships due to pain<br />
Who is the class for?<br />
People diagnosed <strong>with</strong> chronic pain<br />
Locations:<br />
East Calgary <strong>Health</strong> Centre Holy Cross Centre (<strong>Chronic</strong> Pain Centre 2) Vecova<br />
Parkinson’s 101<br />
One 1.5-hour session<br />
In this session you will learn:<br />
• What is Parkinson’s disease<br />
• How symptoms are controlled<br />
• About treatment options<br />
• What resources are available in the community<br />
Sheldon M. Chumir <strong>Health</strong> Centre<br />
Parkinson’s Medication Information<br />
One 1.5-hour session<br />
You will learn about the medications you take for Parkinson’s and why.<br />
Vecova<br />
Who is the class for?<br />
People who want to learn more about nutrition to help them<br />
manage their weight<br />
Classes are facilitated by Registered Dietitians<br />
Nutrition: The Truth About What Works in Weight Management<br />
Location:<br />
Osteoporosis – Bone Up on Exercise<br />
One 2 to 3-hour session<br />
In this session you will learn about:<br />
• Exercise as a treatment for osteoporosis<br />
• The different levels of risk for breaking a bone<br />
• What type of exercises can reduce the risk of breaking a bone<br />
Who is the class for?<br />
People who want to learn more about nutrition to help them<br />
manage their weight<br />
Classes are facilitated by Registered Dietitians<br />
Who is the class for?<br />
People interested in how exercise can improve bone health<br />
Classes are facilitated by Physiotherapists<br />
Locations:<br />
East Calgary <strong>Health</strong> Centre South Calgary <strong>Health</strong> Centre Vecova<br />
Location:<br />
Location:<br />
Who is the class for?<br />
People interested in learning more about bone health<br />
Classes are facilitated by a Registered Dietitian or Registered<br />
Nurse or Pharmacist<br />
Classes are facilitated by Psychologists or Occupational<br />
Therapists<br />
Who is the class for?<br />
People diagnosed <strong>with</strong> Parkinson’s and their families<br />
Classes are facilitated by a Registered Nurse or Client<br />
<strong>Services</strong> Coordinator from the Parkinson’s Society<br />
Who is the class for<br />
People diagnosed <strong>with</strong> Parkinson’s and their families<br />
Classes are facilitated by a Registered Nurse<br />
NEW CLASS<br />
NEW CLASS
Parkinson’s Planning for the Future<br />
One 1.5-hour session<br />
In this session you will learn:<br />
• How Parkinson’s can impact household finances and what you can do<br />
about it<br />
• About options for housing (when, how and what)<br />
• Advanced Care Planning (personal and financial decisions and making<br />
your wishes known)<br />
Locations:<br />
Pre-Diabetes – Reducing Your Risk<br />
One 2 to 3-hour session<br />
In this session you will learn how to prevent or delay the onset of diabetes.<br />
Locations:<br />
Calgary Foothills Primary Care Centre – Crowfoot Cochrane Community <strong>Health</strong> Centre South Calgary <strong>Health</strong> Centre<br />
Cardel Place East Calgary <strong>Health</strong> Centre<br />
Chinese Elderly Citizens’ Assoc. (Cantonese) Sheldon M. Chumir <strong>Health</strong> Centre<br />
QuitCore<br />
Six 1.5-hour sessions<br />
In these sessions you will learn:<br />
• Quitting support techniques and aids<br />
• How to develop a quit plan that will work for you<br />
• Strategies to deal <strong>with</strong> recovery symptoms<br />
• Tips on stress management, healthy eating and physical activity<br />
Locations:<br />
Airdrie - Genesis Place East Calgary <strong>Health</strong> Centre<br />
Didsbury District <strong>Health</strong> <strong>Services</strong> South Calgary <strong>Health</strong> Centre<br />
Smart Moves<br />
Four 1.5-hour sessions<br />
The goals of these sessions are to:<br />
• Help you achieve your activity goal and schedule activities appropriately<br />
• Establish and increase activity tolerance<br />
• Analyze and modify activities<br />
• Address posture and positioning during activities<br />
• Address basic nutrition principles and needs<br />
Location:<br />
Cochrane Community <strong>Health</strong> Centre Sheldon M. Chumir <strong>Health</strong> Centre<br />
Parkinson’s Social Interaction, Memory and Concentration<br />
One 1.5-hour session<br />
In this session you will learn:<br />
• How Parkinson’s affects your thinking (short term memory, problem<br />
solving and multitasking)<br />
• Ways to compensate for those changes in order to maintain your level of<br />
social interaction<br />
Locations:<br />
Okotoks Foothills Centennial Centre South Calgary <strong>Health</strong> Centre<br />
Parkinson’s Speech and Swallowing Disorders<br />
One 1.5-hour session<br />
In this session you will learn:<br />
• The anatomy and physiology of normal speech production and<br />
swallowing<br />
• When it is time to see a speech pathologist<br />
Locations:<br />
East Calgary <strong>Health</strong> Centre Vecova<br />
Holy Cross Centre (<strong>Chronic</strong> Pain Centre 2)<br />
Who is the class for<br />
People diagnosed <strong>with</strong> Parkinson’s and their families<br />
Classes are facilitated by a Social Worker<br />
Who is the class for?<br />
People diagnosed <strong>with</strong> Parkinson’s and their families<br />
Classes are facilitated by a Geriatrician<br />
Who is the class for?<br />
People diagnosed <strong>with</strong> Parkinson’s and their families<br />
Classes are facilitated by a Speech Language Pathologist<br />
Who is the class for?<br />
People at high risk for developing diabetes, pre-diabetes,<br />
including Impaired Fasting Glucose (IFG), Impaired Glucose<br />
Tolerance (IGT), or have a family history of diabetes<br />
Classes are facilitated by Registered Dietitians<br />
Who is the class for?<br />
People who are planning to quit using tobacco but it is not a<br />
requirement that you quit using tobacco to attend the sessions.<br />
Please come and get information on quitting.<br />
Classes are facilitated by Respiratory Therapists<br />
Who is the class for?<br />
People diagnosed <strong>with</strong> chronic pain<br />
Classes are facilitated by Occupational Therapists<br />
NEW CLASS
Steady on your Feet<br />
One to three 1 to 1.5-hour sessions<br />
In these sessions you will learn information about falls risk and how to<br />
decrease your chance of falling.<br />
Locations:<br />
Airdrie – Genesis Place East Calgary <strong>Health</strong> Centre<br />
Cochrane Community <strong>Health</strong> Centre Vecova<br />
Stroke 101<br />
One 2-hour interactive session<br />
In this session you will learn:<br />
• How to recognize and respond to stroke and TIA (Transient Ischemic<br />
Attack)<br />
• If you have risk factors for stroke and how to reduce your risk<br />
Locations:<br />
Crowfoot YMCA South Calgary <strong>Health</strong> Centre<br />
East Calgary <strong>Health</strong> Centre Vecova<br />
Vitamins, Minerals and Herbs<br />
One 2 to 3-hour session<br />
In this session you will learn about:<br />
• The known effects of vitamins, minerals and herbs on health, based on<br />
scientific evidence specific to diabetes, hypertension and cholesterol<br />
• Possible health benefits, drug interactions and risks<br />
Location:<br />
Chinese Elderly Citizens’ Assoc. (Cantonese)<br />
Waking Up to <strong>Health</strong>y Sleep<br />
One 1 to 1.5-hour session<br />
In this session you will learn:<br />
• Education on normal sleep and some factors that can interfere <strong>with</strong> sleep<br />
• How to develop healthy sleep behaviours and eliminate<br />
sleep-incompatible behaviours<br />
• Practical strategies to help improve your sleep<br />
Locations:<br />
Calgary Jewish Community Centre South Calgary <strong>Health</strong> Centre<br />
East Calgary <strong>Health</strong> Centre Vecova<br />
Who is the class for?<br />
People interested in learning about preventing falls<br />
Classes are facilitated by Physical Therapists and<br />
Occupational Therapists<br />
Who is the class for?<br />
People wanting information on how to prevent stroke and TIA<br />
(Transient Ischemic Attack) and what to do if someone you know is<br />
having a stroke<br />
Classes are facilitated by a Nurse Clinician<br />
Who is the class for?<br />
People interested in learning more about vitamins, minerals and<br />
herbs<br />
Classes are facilitated by Registered Dietitians<br />
Who is the class for?<br />
People who are having difficulty falling and/or staying asleep<br />
Classes are facilitated by Respiratory Therapists<br />
Self-Management Workshop (Better Choices, Better <strong>Health</strong>)<br />
Help Yourself! Learn what you can do to take control of your chronic condition.<br />
Six 2.5-hour sessions<br />
• Learn and practice skills, such as problem solving and goal setting, needed to manage the day-to-day challenges of<br />
living <strong>with</strong> a chronic condition<br />
• Learn and practice ways to manage symptoms, reduce fatigue and feel better<br />
• Workshops are led by trained leaders who also have a chronic health condition<br />
Who is this workshop for?<br />
People <strong>with</strong> a chronic condition who want to gain confidence and learn skills to better manage their health. Support persons<br />
may also attend.<br />
Locations:<br />
Airdrie – Genesis Place Genesis Centre (Punjabi)<br />
Black Diamond Hospital High River – Annex<br />
Calgary Jewish Community Centre South Calgary <strong>Health</strong> Centre<br />
Chinese Elderly Citizens’ Assoc. (Cantonese) Strathmore – Municipal Library<br />
Cochrane Community <strong>Health</strong> Centre<br />
East Calgary <strong>Health</strong> Centre (English, Tagalog)<br />
Vecova
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