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RENEWED HOPE for those dealing with life's challenges
April 16, 2012

Hopedale, IL – Many seniors struggle with various difficult issues as they age, including finances, changing family dynamics, the death of a spouse, terminal illness, depression, and loneliness, to name a few.

Hopedale Medical Complex has a new program designed to help our seniors cope with these issues, known as ‘Renewed Hope’. In an effort to inform the community about what Renewed Hope can do to help, HMC is hosting a series of educational discussions on various topics , including the following:

Growing Older is a Downer!

Wednesday, May 2- Topic: DEPRESSION

FREE Lunch and Learn. Discussion will center around how depression is different for seniors than for younger people, and how to differentiate depression from dementia. Lunch provided. RSVP by April 30th.

12:30 pm – 2:00 pm

Wednesday, May 9- Topic: GRIEF

FREE Tea time talk. Discussion will look at the necessity of grief, an overview of the stages, and an exploration of taking care of ourselves as we let ourselves grieve. Beverages and tasty snacks provided. RSVP by May 7

2:30 pm – 4:00 pm

Wednesday, May 16- Topic: CAREGIVING

FREE Tea time talk. We will discuss the stresses and strains of being a caregiver, and how to keep ourselves healthy as we care for others. Beverages and tasty snacks provided. RSVP by May 14

2:30 pm -4:00 pm

Wednesday, May 23- Topic: IT’S ALL ABOUT YOU (taking care of yourself)

FREE Tea time talk. The stresses of everyday life test our resilience, and learning new ways to effectively cope with these stresses can help us from developing serious ailments.  Beverages and tasty snacks provided. RSVP by May 21

2:30 pm – 4:00 pm

Wednesday, May 30- Topic: BANISHING THE NEGATIVE TALK

FREE Tea time talk. We are our own worst enemy, constantly criticizing ourselves internally. Ways of stopping and challenging negative self-talk will be explored. Beverages and tasty snacks provided. RSVP by May 28

2:30 pm – 4:00 pm

Each talk will take place at the Hopedale Wellness Center Conference Room located at: 222 NW Grove, Hopedale, IL

and a FREE lunch or snacks will be provided. Registration is required, as seats are limited. You may RSVP by calling (309) 449-4012 orJswan@hopedalemc.com

Hopedale Medical Complex’s Renewed Hope program is located in Hopedale just off I-155, 10 miles south of Morton. HMC is a non-profit charitable organization, which has been a pioneer in senior living and rural healthcare services since 1955. The Foundation is committed to promoting outstanding healthcare, healthy lifestyles, health education and wellness to residents of Hopedale and its surrounding communities.