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TREATMENT IN Welcome to Spring 2021. After that last snowstorm, I am so excited to start the
seeing some flowers bloom. This time last year, we were hosting our annual
cover photo shoot and banquet for the high school Seniors and the Seniors they
honored. The “Link” in Senior Link is fulfilled when multiple generations come
together in order to recognize the value of passing on the stories of our elders to
AMARILLO. future generations. publisher

So much has happened since that event last year. Lives have been lost. Businesses
have closed. And many in our community have suffered great loss because of
Now accepting COVID and all the challenges that came with it.
My own family all had COVID and quarantined
together. Thankfully, our cases were mild, but an
patients! intangible fear of what might happen next lingers like
an annoying houseguest. The loss of socialization and
relationship grieves me.
Recently, I read a report about the rise of mental
health concerns in our youth across the US. It is
evident that we still need to lean on the strength and
resilience of our family and friends but, perhaps, in
different ways. We must come up with creative new
ways to connect the multiple generations, especially
in our families. It is more important than ever that the
stories be told, and that the youth hear them. Senior
Link is grateful for the opportunity to facilitate that
effort and grateful for the high school seniors who
Oceans Amarillo provides inpatient mental health took precious time to visit with someone who has
influenced them and then write an essay to honor
services in a safe and comfortable environment, with them.
individual and group treatment programs designed Our world will never be the same. My grandmother
lived from 1906-2000, and the stories she told remind
to meet the specific needs of adults 50 and older. me of how drastically our world has changed in a short
time. I believe it is even more important than ever
that we “glean from our grandparents” and others
who have more birthdays behind them than in front of them. Getting together has become more complicated
and somehow more precious. We still need each other, so we must find ways to make it happen.
The essays by our local high school seniors are evidence that young people are being impacted by their elders.
ADMISSION CRITERIA MAY INCLUDE: We hope our readers will also be inspired by the stories about other exceptional seniors, like the one about a
beloved pastor and teacher and another about Amarillo’s famous “Iris Guy.” Then reminisce along with Berry
Cox and Bob Lile, try out a new recipe, and check out the Spring-themed crossword.
• Signs and symptoms of depression We hope you enjoy our annual Senior2Senior issue, and please make sure to reach out and thank our sponsors.

• Suicidal, homicidal or delusional thoughts Currently, many of the businesses who support this magazine are doing so sacrificially. I am thankful for them,
and I know they would appreciate knowing that our readers are as well.
• Danger to self or others Erin Agee

• Behavioral symptoms associated with Alzheimer’s or other dementias
• Hallucinations (auditory or visual)
The Mission of Senior Link

THE JOURNEY TO HEALING BEGINS HERE.

Our mission is to tell the stories of local seniors, not only to honor them,
but also to inspire and challenge younger generations. We endeavor to link
CALL (806) 310-2205 FOR MORE INFORMATION. seniors with the resources they need to ensure quality of life. We believe in
the strength of the chain, in linking with one another, and in linking all of
7501 Wallace Blvd., Floor 2 us to information which can enhance our lives. We recognize the value of
Amarillo, TX 79124 every season of life and the uniqueness of every story.
Senior Link’s mission rests in the power of connection.
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