The Senior Hour

October 30, 2024On today’s show, your hosts welcome Sondra Wollenman in studio to talk about Palliative Care.  Sondra is a Nurse Practitioner at Providence Holy Cross Medical Center.  They discuss the difference between palliative care and hospice care.  Palliative is where a patient receives treatment for a chronic illness while also getting support for their family.  The individualized care helps the patient make educated decisions while they continue to live their lives.  Hospice care occurs when a patient has utilized most or all medical options. The focus is to keep the patient comfortable. The Senior Hour is sponsored by Providence Holy Cross Medical Center and Comfort Keepers In Home Care.

October 23, 2024On today’s show, your host Dr. Thomas Polucki hosts the show solo as Barbara has the day off.  Dr. Polucki welcomes his patient,  Alona Yorkshire. Alona came to Dr. Polucki searching for help after trying everything available to treat her migraines. With consistent treatment, she is now able to enjoy things in her life that she wasn’t before.  Dr. Polucki’s 3 Step System Migraine Relief Mastery can also help you.  Go to migrainereliefmastery.com for more information on Dr. Polucki’s services.The Senior Hour is sponsored by Providence Holy Cross Medical Center and Comfort Keepers In-Home Care.

October 16, 2024On today’s show, your hosts Barbara and Dr. Polucki welcome Kevin MacDonald, Director of The Senior Center. Together, they discuss the offerings of the Senior Center which include clubs and games, classes as well as food and Meals On Wheels. They are hosting their annual fundraiser the week of Thanksgiving as they rely greatly on donations.  State funding helps with some expenses but not all of them.  Go to myscvcoa.org or call 661-259-9444.The Senior Hour is sponsored by Providence Holy Cross Medical Center and Comfort Keepers In-Home Care.

October 9, 2024On today’s show, your hosts Barbara and Dr. Polucki welcome Renee Leon, Foundation Manager at Henry Mayo Hospital and Dorinda Perez, RN. They talk about October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month and urge listeners, seniors especially, to get tested regularly as early detection can save your life.  Several events are happening around town to benefit the Sheilah R. Veloz center including Valencia Car Wash offering a discount as well as Salt Creek Grille.  Go to HenryMayo.com for more information.In the second half of the show, your hosts welcome Cardon Ellis of Unipest.  They talk about the infestation of cockroaches in the area as well as the difficulty in handling them in your home.  Unipest is a family owned, local company that uses eco-friendly and organic products to fight pests in your home. They can treat for termites, rodents, roaches and more. Call 661-BUG-7575 or go to unipest.com for more information.The Senior Hour is sponsored by Providence Holy Cross Medical Center and Comfort Keepers In-Home Care

October 2, 2024On today’s show, your hosts welcome Dr. George Hajjar, Regional Medical Director at City Of Hope.  Dr.Hajjar and the hosts talk about the services at City Of Hope, a comprehensive cancer center.  The center employs over 500 physicians and has over 30 different locations in their network.  They work with local hospitals to offer their patients the best care. Go to cityofhope.org for more information or call 661-799-1999In the second half of the show, your hosts welcome Adam Laraway from Focus Physical Therapy.  They discuss the importance of proper shoes, especially for seniors. Adam stresses that walking barefoot as much as possible gives your feet and your brain to communicate properly, thus sending signals to help with balance, which is a big concern for seniors. Go to focusphysicaltherapyscv.com for more information. Call 661-255-4205