Hosts: Dr. Gene Dorio, Barbara Cochran

Topic: SCV Senior Center

Segment 1 — Whats going on at the SCV Senior Center

Segment 2 — Caring For Self Over The Holidays

Guests: Robin Clough, SCV Senior Center ;Michael Dougherty, Henry Mayo Behavioral Health Unit, Robin Clough

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The Senior Hour – November 30, 2016

Today on the Senior Hour, Dr. Dorio and Barbara Cochran sit down with from the SCV Senior Center to update the efforts to get a new Senior Center Built as well at upcoming SCV senior events.  Gene and Barbara also welcome Micheal Dougherty to discuss seasonal depression and how the holidays can affect the senior community.

“We will definitely need new volunteers, we are going to be providing way more services.” Robin Clough on the new SCV Senior Center

“Our goal is to get you back functioning and back to your life.” Dougherty on Henry Mayo Behavioral Health Unit.

“Most people think its Alzheimers and dementia that seniors need to be worried about, but there is a silent killer, depression” Micheal Dougherty on Seasonal Depression.

Some early warning signs that someone might be depressed:

• Persistent sadness
• Problem falling asleep/too much sleep
• Decreased socialization
• Loss of interest in usual activities
• Excessive worrying
• Irritability
• Feelings of helplessness or worthlessness
• Giving away prized possessions
• Changes in appetite
• Crying spells

Senior Care and Lifestyle on your hometown station, AM-1220 KHTS!