Description
FREED Center for Independent Living offers PEARLS (Program to Encourage Active and Rewarding Lives), a home-based program designed to reduce symptoms of depression in older adults.
This model supports emotional well-being through structured problem-solving and increased engagement in meaningful activities.
Program details include:
- Screening using the PHQ-9 depression tool at regular intervals
- Six to eight 1-hour sessions over a 6-month period, followed by optional check-in calls
- Focus on structured problem-solving and increasing physical, social, and pleasurable activities
- Sessions offered via phone, Zoom, FaceTime, or another agreed-upon virtual platform
Additional notes:
Designed for older adults experiencing symptoms of depression or anxiety.
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