Not Alone Aging With Bipolar Disorder And Mental Illness
Charlie Ross a 64 year old Lawrence resident living with bipolar disorder reflects on aging with mental illness. He discusses treatment advocacy and the need for early intervention while noting barriers seniors face in accessing care and support from NAMI and therapists.
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Charlie Ross
Ross
Lawrence
Bryan Cranston
NAMI Douglas County Hosts Monthly Mental Health Support and Courses
The Douglas County chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness invites mental illness patients, caregivers, and families to a free monthly support group on the third Wednesday at 7 p.m. at Lawrence Senior Center 745 Vermont St. A 12 week free Family to Family course for family members starts March 2 from 3 to 5 p.m. in Conference Room A at Lawrence Memorial Hospital 325 Maine St. For info, email robin.wood81 gmail. com or call 800-539-2660. visit namikansas.org.
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Douglas County
National Alliance For Mental Illness
Lawrence Senior Center
Vermont St. Nami
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Maine St
Robin Wood
Robin
PATH program aids seniors starts April in Douglas County
A six week PATH program for residents 60 and older begins April 1 at East Lawrence Recreation Center. The course covers exercise and nutrition, with group workouts and demonstrations of healthy dishes led by Susan Johnson and Wayne Osness. Registration ends March 24 with costs of 25 dollars per person or 15 with a friend.
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Douglas County
East Lawrence Recreation Center
15Th St
Susan Johnson
Kstate Research and Extension
Wayne Osness
University of Kansas
PATH
Lawrence
Shirley Grubbs
Lawrence-Douglas County
Lawrence Senior Center
Vermont St
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