Seniors, caregivers and their families are the focus of attention on Oct. 11, when the 2006 edition of the Duluth Senior Expo is presented at the Duluth Entertainment and Convention Center.
Here's what the Expo crowd will find when the doors open at 9 a.m.:
- More than 100 exhibitors showing products and services of interest to seniors.
- A senior fashion show.
- Samples.
- Free on-the-spot health services, including flu shots, hearing tests, blood pressure tests, glucose, cholesterol screenings and more.
- Seminars on personal finance, elder law, medical issues and other topics of interest.
- Live music and entertainment.
- Keynote speakers.
- Door prizes.
In addition, the city of Duluth Parks and Recreation Department's Senior Programs Division will present the annual 100-year-old birthday party, a special program that will honor area 100-year-old residents. Last year more than a dozen participated.
Tickets for the expo are $6 at the door with children under 50 admitted free when accompanied by a paid senior. A limited number of free tickets are available through exhibitors and sponsors. Fifty percent off discount coupons will be available at all area Wells Fargo Banks beginning Sept. 1. Parking is free for this event. Expo hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Each person attending will receive a complimentary Duluth Senior Expo Program/Northland Senior Resource Guide.
The Duluth Senior Expo is sponsored by Medica Prime Solution Center for Healthy Aging. For more information visit www.duluthseniorexpo or call (218) 727-1177 or (800) 299-7173.
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CWAG forum in Ashland focuses on aging issues
The Coalition of Wisconsin Aging Groups (CWAG) hosts a Senior Issues Forum Sept. 29 to provide information on issues affecting the aging and to serve as an arena for attendees to talk with current legislators and candidates.
The meeting will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Ashland Senior Center, located at 400 Chapple Ave., Ashland.
"This meeting is a fantastic opportunity for residents in Douglas County to learn about issues affecting the aging population in their own communities," said Paula Gibson, CWAG community organizer for northwestern Wisconsin. "It will also help them learn to strengthen their collective voice and ultimately their vote to make a huge difference in how seniors in Wisconsin are treated today and in the future."
Attendees will hear a presentation on "Homelessness in Northern Wisconsin" by Mary Jane Grande, RSVP homeless coordinator. In addition, Pam Van Kampen, nutrition specialist for the Northern Area Agency on Aging will speak.
"In addition, I'll be providing information on CWAG's Prescription Drug Information Center, which will be especially important for those seniors who are facing the Medicare Part D doughnut hole," said Gibson. "CWAG can help you save 30 percent to 50 percent on your prescription and over-the-counter medications. Just bring your list of medications and dosages and let me see if CWAG can't add some filling to your doughnut hole."
You do not need to be a member of CWAG to attend, All are welcome. The cost is $5 per person, which includes lunch and coffee break items. RSVP by Sept. 22 to Mary Jane Grande at (715) 292-7862.
