Town's Health And Wellness Fair For Senior Citizens

Hempstead Town Supervisor Kate Murray has announced that the town is hosting its annual Health and Wellness Fair for senior residents on Thursday, June 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Lido Beach Town Park.

*The health and well being of our senior residents are

important priorities in Hempstead Town government. The Health and Wellness Fair, which addresses many of the health needs of our seniors, is the most comprehensive and proactive senior citizen health service fair on Long Island,* said Murray.

*The Town of Hempstead*s Senior Citizen Health and Wellness Fair offers a myriad of services, including free blood glucose and glaucoma screenings as well as health related information, all at one convenient location,* said Hempstead Town Councilwoman Angie Cullin.

The Health and Wellness Fair is sponsored by the Town of Hempstead in cooperation with South Nassau Communities Hospital, Winthrop-University Hospital and Nassau University Medical Center. Among the free services provided at the fair are blood pressure, glaucoma, hearing, chiropractic, podiatry and blood glucose screenings. Participating vendors will include representatives from Able Ride, the Visiting Nurse Association of Long Island, Inc., Cornell Cooperative Extension, New York Chiropractic College, EPIC, Arthritis Foundation and Seniors Helping Seniors. Participating agencies will provide important information on services available to seniors.

*In addition, guest lecturers are scheduled to give presentations on a variety of important topics during the fair,* added Cullin.

*Seniors may register for the town*s Vial of Life Program, a program that includes a health care proxy and emergency health care

information. Residents may also apply for a passport or obtain important tax information at our Mobile Town Hall.*

*This event is free and it could save your life. I urge all town seniors to join us at Lido Beach on June 14 for this worthwhile event, concluded Murray.

Department of Senior Enrichment personnel will assist seniors with registration procedures when they arrive at the Health Fair. Free transportation is available from all of the town*s sixteen senior centers. There is ample free parking at Lido Beach Town Park for those participants who prefer to drive. It is suggested that seniors bring their own lunch to the health fair. For further information, contact the Department of Senior Enrichment at (516) 485-8100.