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SUNSHINE CLUB

Clinical psychologist Dr. John Timberlake will speak at the Sunshine Club’s meeting on Friday Aug. 11, in Clubhouse 3, Room 2. Timberlake’s speech is titled “Older Adult and Depressions.”

Timberlake is a licensed clinical psychologist who 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 aged 55 and older. His presentation on how depression and anxiety are related to common health conditions in seniors will cover how depression can be triggered by common chronic medical conditions that older people often experience. These medical conditions include 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. There is a better chance of recovery if depression is properly managed along with the physical condition.

All residents are welcome to join this meeting. The Sunshine Club requires no membership fees, but donations are welcome.

For more information, contact Anna Derby at 562-3015339.