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October 10-11, 2008 – “Enjoy Life”
We are celebrating the 10th year of Senior Expo Utah. What started as an event with 1,500 Attendees now has an average number of 7,000 to 8,000 individuals availing themselves of health screenings and a sales free atmosphere with representatives of local companies who offer resources and services. Last year over 1,000 individuals were discovered with skin cancer at the Dermatology Research Center screening booth – just one of the many free health screenings available. |
Through a unique collaboration with local hospitals; health care providers; private sector companies; non-profit and local, state, and national government organizations; and institutions of higher education Salt Lake County is able offer the experience of the Senior Expo. Older adults, family members, and caregivers have an opportunity to obtain a variety of free/low cost health screenings and learn about community and private sector resources.
Because of the generous contribution of sponsors, the County is able to offer this two day event with no admission cost to attendees. Sponsor contributions also allow 35 non-profit organizations to participate at a minimal cost so they are able to inform the public about resources and how to access services.
For the private sector the Senior Expo offers the opportunity to meet individuals and explain the services their company offers older adults, family members and caregivers. Participants are able to ask questions and understand better the many private sector resources and services available to them. (Sales free event.) | |
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This year the Senior Expo will feature in addition to flu shots and low cost/free health screenings booths: “Staying In The Game” Caregiver Conference ($15 fee to include breakfast and lunch); Digital TV Broadcasting - Federal law effective Feb. 17, 2009 requiring all television broadcasting to be digital; Advanced Directives – Utah’s new form of living will; “Arthritis Alley” special area of the show dedicated to arthritis wellness; Voting electronically (try out the machine); Medicare Prescription assistance; and the return of a virtual Golf Simulator with Salt Lake County Golf Professionals.
Friday, October 10 - The public is invited to attend a “Film Festival” free of charge. This year’s films are “Living Old” at 11:00 a.m., “Away From Her” at 1:00 p.m., “Just In Case – Emergency Preparedness for Seniors” at 2:30 p.m. and “Dutiful Daughter” at 3:00 p.m. These films will be screened in Room 300. For more information on the films, please call Patti Taylor at 1-800-832-7733.
Saturday, October 11 – This year’s Caregiver Conference is “Staying in the Game” and focuses on nurturing and renewal of family caregivers. Sponsored by Intermountain Health Care, AARP, Utah Alzheimer’s Association of Utah, Multiple Sclerosis Association of Utah, Salt Lake County Aging Services, Sun Litho Printers and Utah Caregiver Support Program, the conference runs from 8:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. and features speakers, a book fair, “ask the expert” time, information and resources for caregivers. The cost is $15.00 to attend and includes continental breakfast and lunch. Scholarships are available. The conference will be hosted in Room 300. To register, call Patti Taylor toll-free at 1-800-832-7733.
Event hours are 8 - 5 p.m. Friday, October 10th, and 8 - 4 p.m. Saturday, October 11th. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. on Friday, and at 7:30 a.m. on Saturday. | |
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Major sponsors include Salt Lake County Aging Services, Humana, University Health Care, Intermountain Health Care, St. Mark's Hospital Senior Health Center, United Healthcare AARP Medicare Complete, CareSource Home Health and Hospice, Le Bus, and Molina Advantage.
For more information about attending the Senior Expo, contact Anna Dresel at (801) 468-2758 or via email at adresel@slco.org. Anyone interested in acquiring booth space can register online or call event management at (801) 468-3740 for more information. EarlyBird booth discount ends August 31, 2008.
(Salt Lake County reserves the right to deny rental of exhibitor space at the Senior Expo. Retail sales and nutritional supplements are restricted.) | | |
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