Benefits of Attending a Senior Expo
A senior expo is a great way to find out information about products and services offered to seniors in your local area. Senior Expos are designed to connect you to businesses that offer everything from home modifications to personal alarm systems to assisted living facilities and more!
There are quite a few Loudoun County organizations, companies, government agencies and others ready to help senior citizens in many ways, and a Senior Expo shows the seniors what is out there for them. The venue makes the information readily available, especially for services that seniors may need but do not know exist. At an expo, seniors are able to speak with representatives about specific services, have their blood pressure measured, and receive literature on health and safety topics and more. A typical trip to a senior expo involves visiting the booths, speaking with knowledgeable representatives, collecting brochures and other items from the exhibitors, socializing with other seniors, enjoying refreshments, trying for door prizes, and enjoying speakers and other entertainment.
Typical booths at a senior expo include: nursing homes, transportation services, legal services, insurance reps, in-home care services, hospice care, independent living facilities, home security, financial service providers, home health care providers, continuing care retirement communities, caregivers, assisted living facilities, home modification contractors, and more.
Caregivers can also benefit greatly from senior expo events. Caregivers may not know all of the services that are available, so it's really beneficial for those who are caring for seniors as they navigate the aging process. You can be surprised what services are out there.
Loudoun County has an upcoming Senior Expo:
“Celebrate Living” - May 15, 2016
The Loudoun Senior Interest Network invites you to a fun and informative event celebrating seniors, caregivers and families in Loudoun County
FEATURING:
- FREE Admission
- Health Education and Community Resource Exhibits
- Music and Entertainment
- Informational Sessions and Engaging Demonstrations
- FREE Healthy Snacks and Refreshments
WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
Individuals, community members and caregivers who are interested in gaining knowledge and resources to enable them to CELEBRATE LIVING by aging well. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet with state and local agencies, and a variety of senior based organizations.
Sunday May 15, 12:30 – 4pm at Riverside High School, 19019 Upper Belmont Place, Leesburg Virginia 20176