New Featured Health Programs on KOCE-TV
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	Caring for Your Parents Thursday, April 10 at 7:00 PM and Sunday, April 13 at 12:00 PM  As the population ages, many adults are grappling with an unprecedented social, economic and personal revolution as they become the caregivers for their aging parents. This documentary draws attention to this widespread reality. Through an intimate look at five American families, the special underscores today’s struggle to keep parents at home and the complexity of shifting caregiver roles. In the end, successful caregiving requires one primary ingredient — love. Immediately after the broadcast, former NBC medical correspondent Dr. Art Ulene leads a half-hour panel discussion that offers concrete advice and guidance on how to start the conversation — often the most difficult step in caregiving. Program Web Site
	The Truth About Cancer Tuesday, April 29 at 9:00 PM and Sunday, May 4 at 12:30 PM  Part science, part personal catharsis, part character-driven storytelling, The Truth About Cancer is narrated by Garmon, who tells the moving story of her husband's battle with cancer. She returns to the same Boston-area hospitals at which her husband was treated, and exposes startling truths about survival rates of cancers, and the limited success of drugs and clinical trials. Interwoven throughout are the stories of three additional cancer patients, as they navigate the deeply personal decisions surrounding the disease. The documentary also follows medical professionals working to promote screening, research the latest developments, and help patients and their families live with a cancer diagnosis. Program Web Site
	Men Get Depression Thursday, May 29 at 7:00 PM  This program explores the effect of depression on the self, relationships and careers through a diverse group of men, including a former NFL quarterback, a Fortune 500 CEO, an unemployed Iraq War veteran, a pastor and others. The film focuses on three stages of men's lives, the beginning of work life and college years, the middle years of career and family life, and retirement and the later years. In addition, leading mental health professionals comment on the emerging scientific understanding of depression and new directions in treatment. The program also addresses men's spouses, children and friends, all of whom can play a critical role in recognizing symptoms, encouraging treatment and providing emotional support. Program Web Site
	Depression: Out of the Shadows Thursday, May 29 at 8:00 PM  Approximately 18.8 million American adults have a depressive disorder. The disease seeps into all age, race, gender, and socioeconomic groups. Depression stalls careers, strains relationships, and sometimes ends lives. The film provides a portrait of depression never before seen on American television through the voices and stories of people living with it. Acclaimed scientists describe the latest research and new treatments for depression. Following the film, Jane Pauley will host a 30-minute roundtable discussion in which nationally acclaimed experts will offer advice on recognizing and treating depression. Program Web Site