Take a short quiz and “check your mood.” Do you feel like you've lost your zest for life? Check Your Mood: 1. Have you lost interest in activities you previously enjoyed? Yes No 2. Have you recently lost a loved one? Yes No 3. Have you experienced feelings of sadness of grief lasting longer than two weeks? Yes No 4. Have you experienced a loss of energy or feeling tired all the time? Yes No 5. Do you have a chronic health condition Yes No 6. Have you had a recent health diagnosis? Yes No 7. Have you experienced changes in appetite (eating too much or too little)? Yes No 8. Have you experienced a change in sleeping patterns (sleeping too much or too little)? Yes No 9. Have you had trouble concentrating or thinking clearly? Yes No 10. Do you feel hopeless, like you've lost control of your life? Yes No 11. Do you feel isolated or lonely? Yes

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If you answered ‘yes’ to two or more of these questions, you may benefit from this program! Following an individual assessment, patients meet up to three times per week in a supportive, encouraging group setting. The program’s staff includes a board-certified psychiatrist, licensed social worker, a registered nurse, and other professionals dedicated to the emotional well-being of the seniors in our community. Referrals to the program can be made by anyone, including a patient’s physician, family member, self-referral, or another healthcare professional.V ABOUT SENIOR LIFE SOLUTIONS Founded in 2003, Senior Life Solutions is managed by Psychiatric Medical Care (PMC), a leading behavioral healthcare management company. Focused on addressing the needs of rural and underserved communities, PMC manages inpatient behavioral health units, intensive outpatient programs, and telehealth services in more than 20 states. The company's services provide evaluation and treatment for patients suffering from depression, anxiety, mood disorders, memory problems, post-traumatic stress disorder, and other behavioral health problems. For more information, visit www.psychmc.com. For more information about Senior Life Solutions in Mesquite, call 702-345-4373.

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