The Department of Senior Services revealed the schedule for the Health and Wellness Fair taking place on Nov. 14. See details below.
Reminder! The Department of Senior Services is hosting a Health and Wellness Fair on Thursday, November 14, 2024 from 12:00 – 3:00PM at the Hibernians Hall, located at 151 Watertown St. This is a Free Event. The doors open at 11:40AM. There is limited seating, and the hall is wheelchair accessible. To register or request a ride call at 617-972-6490.
Opening Remarks – City Manager, George Proakis – 12:10pm
Welcome – from the Council on Aging Board, COA Board Member Julia Carpenter
Welcome – from Friends of Council on Aging, FCOA Board Chairperson Mary Keenan
Introduction of Steady Steps Fall Prevention Initiative – Director of Senior Services, Lydia McCoy
1) Health Department – Medication Management and Hoarding – 12:30pm
Presented by: Director of Public Health, Abbey Myers REHS / RS, Shuang Shen, RN / MPH, Asma Khan, MPH / PharmD
2) Fire Department – Fall Prevention and Response – 1:00pm Presented by: WFD Lieutenant, Bryan Hopkins
3) Veterans Department – Resources for Safety – 1:30pm Presented by: Director of Veterans’ Services, Patrick George VSO
4) Commission on Disability – Resources for Safety – 1:40pm Presented by: ADA Coordinator, Patrick George
5) Massachusetts Association of Councils on Aging – Nutrition and Fall Prevention – 1:45pm Presented by: MCOA Healthy Aging & Nutrition Manager, Tara Hammes, RDN
6) Fyzical Balance and Therapy Centers – Balance and Mobility – 2:30pm Presented by: Kshitija (Skitty) Phansalkar, MSPT
7) Community updates from partners and sponsors 3:00pm
8) Finale – Prizes and Give Aways – 3:20pm – 3:30pm