Hosts: Dr. Gene Dorio, Barbara Cochran
Guests: Kevin MacDonald, SCV Senior Center Executive Director; Tom Burton and Dr. Neha Michrandani, Providence Holy Cross Medical Center
Topic: SCV Senior Center; Strokes
Segment 1 – SCV Senior Center
“The Mission of the Santa Clarita Valley Committee on Aging and SCV Senior Center is to promote quality of life for seniors.”
Kevin MacDonald discussed various topics in the first thirty minutes of the Senior Hour
Mr. MacDonald closed the segment by encouraging listeners who may be in need of the Meals on Wheels service that the SCV Senior Center provides, to contact the Senior Center about more information. He stated there have been some opportunities that have opened up on the Meals on Wheels route
Segment 2 – Strokes with Dr. Neha Mirchandani, Stroke Director at Providence Holy Cross Medical Center
Stroke: The sudden death of brain cells due to lack of oxygen, caused by blockage of blood flow or rupture of an artery to the brain. Sudden loss of speech, weakness, or paralysis of one side of the body can be symptoms. … Abbreviated CVA. Also known as cerebrovascular accident.