Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health. Mental Wellness Series for Older Adults. Pre-register online at ACCESSDUARTE.COM or at the Duarte Senior Center.
Preserving Your Memory
Wednesday, April 17 |10 AM
As we age, we all have moments of forgetfulness. This presentation will provide useful tips and brain exercises to sharpen your thinking and help keep moments of forgetfulness to a minimum.
Good Sleep for Emotional Wellbeing for Older Adults
Wednesday, April 24 | 10 AM
Getting a good night’s sleep is key for emotional well-being. Learn about the importance of sleep and get helpful tips on healthy sleep habits.
Hoarding
Wednesday, May 1 | 10 AM
Learn to identify the differences between collecting, cluttering, and hoarding, and the need for treatment for those who might have a significant problem.
How Much is Too Much
Wednesday, May 8 | 10 AM
Learn about the different forms of substance use and how the use of substances can affect seniors physically and emotionally. Find out how substance use can impact the effect of your prescribed medications.
Managing your Medication
Wednesday, May 15 | 10 AM
Learn the importance of sticking to your medication regimen and other useful information on the proper use of medications. Get tips on what to ask your doctor and pharmacist when you get a new prescription.
Resiliency
Wednesday, May 22 | 10 AM
We all have challenging events that occur in our lives, but how can we better cope with the stress of these life events? Resilience is an ability that can be developed in anyone. Learn tips on cultivating this valuable skill.
Late-Life Transitions
Wednesday, June 12 | 10 AM
As we age, we all face key social, physical, and psychological changes. This presentation identifies late-life transitions which can affect the way we function and offers tips on maintaining a positive self-view, feeling good about our past, and making the most of life in the face of these changes.
GRIEF AND LOSS
Wednesday, June 19 | 10 AM
Grief that comes with loss is a common stressor facing older adults and can be a challenging experience. This presentation defines grief and loss, explains the components of the grief process, and describes the symptoms of grief to prepare participants for what to expect from losses. Tips are imparted to improve our ability to cope with and move on from loss.
HOLIDAY BLUES
Wednesday, June 26 | 10 AM
Holidays can be a challenging time for seniors who have suffered losses or who are feeling alone and without family or social support. This seasonal presentation discusses strategies to combat feelings of sadness or “the blues” during the winter holidays.
SOCIAL ISOLATION
Wednesday, July 10 | 10 AM
Learn about how isolation can affect mental and physical health. Get ideas on how to manage isolation and make simple changes in your life in order to live a healthy and productive life.
KNOW THE SCAMS, DON’T BE A VICTIM
Wednesday, July 17 | 10 AM
As technology improves and as the older adult population increases, financial abuse of older adults is becoming more frequent. This presentation defines financial exploitation, identifies common scam techniques, how to identify a scam, and present tips on preventing scams and dealing with scams.
EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE
Wednesday, July 24 | 10 AM
This presentation defines emotional intelligence, the components of emotional intelligence, and explains how it impacts an individual’s daily functioning in the context of interpersonal relationships. It also imparts tips on improving one’s emotional intelligence in order to improve their quality of life.
STRESS MANAGEMENT
Wednesday, July 31 | 10 AM
This presentation defines stress and describes different forms of stress and explains the ways in which stress can impact one’s life. Tips are offered to assist older adults in dealing with stress more effectively to improve their quality of life.
