How mental illness can affect your physical health as well
SUNSHINE CLUB
Dr. John Timberlake will talk about how depression and anxiety are related to common health conditions in seniors at the Sunshine Club’s next Zoom meeting on Friday, March 19, at 10 a.m.
To join the Zoom meeting, go to https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8498208974 3?pwd=UGR3RlZRaUJmWmlSNE9KdT dNMUh3QT09. The meeting ID is 849 8208 9743, and the passcode is 508742.
Those who want to get the Zoom link by email should text their name, Mutual number and email address to (562) 3015339 no later than today, March 18, at 5 p.m.
Depression can be triggered by common medical conditions that older people often experience such as diabetes, chronic pain, Parkinson’s disease, arthritis, cancer, heart attack or stroke. About one in four people with a chronic medical condition develop depression that needs treatment at some point.
Timberlake is a licensed clinical psychologist and provides private therapy services in Los Alamitos. He is well-versed in treating adults and seniors with a variety of clinical diagnoses and has effectively treated persons experiencing difficulties with major life changes. Timberlake is a Medicare provider, and his area of expertise is adults ages 55 plus.
The Sunshine Club brings LW leaders to meetings to introduce their organizations to the group. It also invites specialists from outside Leisure World to share their experiences and ideas with club members.
For more information, contact Anna Derby at (562) 301-5339.
