You’ve heard about senior health expositions in your parent’s area. You’re not sure it’s worth spending a day taking them. Here are some of the important reasons to attend an expo with your parents.
Basic Health Screenings
If your parent tends to keep his or her medical status quiet, a senior health expo can answer some questions. These expositions offer basic health screenings like weight, blood pressure, hearing, and vision. Some offer tests to check balance, muscle strength, and kidney function.
Healthy Diet Information
If your parent struggles with diet, look for seminars and booths that focus on a healthy diet. Your parent may attend a seminar on what foods are essential or how to prepare nutritious tasty meals. Companies offering kitchen tools for seniors may have booths set up to demonstrate ergonomic knives and utensils.
Information on Common Health Issues
If your mom or dad is at risk of a stroke, cancer, heart disease, or diabetes, a senior health expo can help. Doctors and specialists often attend as guest speakers to discuss ways seniors can take steps to stay healthy. They’ll learn warning signs and tips for recovering.
Many expositions offer classes that teach ways to reduce stress. This can be helpful if your parent is prone to anxiety. There are often seminars and classes that also help with pain management for arthritis.
Giveaways and Door Prizes
A senior health expo often has giveaways for all who attend. You might get a free t-shirt or win a new flat-screen TV. Prizes at senior health expos include things like gift baskets full of local goodies or gift certificates to restaurants and stores.
Connecting With Local Resources
The best reason to attend a senior health expo is to connect with local services. If you’ve been thinking about senior care services, you’ll find experts on hand to answer your parents’ questions. You’ll have experts who can discuss ways to lower your parents’ bills. There are usually organizations on hand you can reach out to for support or finding senior centers near your parents.
Knowing When Help is Needed
After a senior health expo, you may realize that the time has come for your parent to have periodic help around the home. You can offer some of that care, but you may need outside help on days you work. Senior care services can help.
Caregivers help your parents live independently without having to struggle with daily and weekly routines. They can help with shopping, meal preparation, and light housework. Learn more by talking to a senior care professional.
If you or an aging loved one are considering senior care in Middleburg, VA, please contact the caring staff at Assisting Hands today. (703) 982-0050.
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