Health & Fitness
Upcoming Lecturesto Discuss Vaccinations; Managing Senior Depressio
June 2 and June 28 lectures at Chester Village West to discuss the latest in vaccinations and managing senior depression.
Chester, Conn., May 15, 2016 – As part of its free-and-open-to-the-public lecture program, the Chester Village West senior living community, 317 West Main Street, Chester, will host talks by two Middlesex Hospital physicians: infectious disease physician Alina Filozov, D.O. on Thursday, June 2 and geriatric psychiatry physician Robert A. Grillo, Jr., M.D. on Tuesday, June 28.
Both lectures begin at 4 p.m.; refreshments will be provided.
During her June 2 talk, “It’s Worth a Shot”, Dr. Filozov will review current recommendations on routine and travel-related immunizations. She will discuss who is appropriate to receive various vaccines recommended for seniors, including those for shingles, pneumonia and whooping cough. Pre-travel vaccine advice will also be discussed.
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During his June 28 talk, “Is It More than Just the Blues?”, Dr. Grillo will review the symptoms, diagnosis and epidemiology of depression in the elderly. He will also discuss specific risk factors of developing depression for older persons, treatment options and prevention.
Each lecture will be limited to 40 participants on a first-come, first served basis; early registration is encouraged. To register, call 860.333.8992 or click here.
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The talks are the final two of six lectures that Chester Village West is offering this spring in partnership with the Wesleyan Institute for Lifelong Learning and Middlesex Hospital,
About Chester Village West
Located in historic Chester, Connecticut, Chester Village West gives independent-minded people a new way to experience retirement and live their lives to the fullest. Since the independent seniors community was founded more than 25 years ago, Chester Village West residents have directed and embraced active learning. Within a small community of private residences that offer convenience, companionship, service and security, Chester Village West enriches lives with a comprehensive program that enhances fitness, nutrition, active life, health and well being. Find out more at chestervillagewestlcs.com; visit the community on Facebook here.