Senior Healthy Aging Fair “One Fall Can Change It All” An Awareness Event In Support Of National Older Adults Falls Prevention Day
The Village of New Lenox and the New Lenox Safe Communities America Coalition, in partnership with the New Lenox VFW, are hosting a Senior Healthy Aging Fair on Thursday September 19, 2019 from 9:00am to 11:30am. A FREE Continental Breakfast will be provided for seniors attending the event, which will be held at the New Lenox VFW, 323 Old Hickory Road in New Lenox.
In addition to the FREE breakfast, sponsored by UChicago Medicine @ Ingalls Memorial, there will be a number of other activities that seniors can take advantage of. FREE balance screenings, flu & pneumonia shots, blood pressure checks, medication reviews, hearing screenings, and information about a variety of services for seniors will be available. For some fun and excitement, there will be exercise demonstrations and a chance to win some excellent door prizes too!
The Healthy Aging Fair will also feature Yvette Johnson, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, UChicago Medicine @ Ingalls Memorial, who will present “Transitioning Thru Life” from 11:00am to 11:30am.
Participating organizations include: A.A.R.P. Alzheimer’s Association of Illinois American Red Cross Crisis Line of Will County Cruise Planners Illinois Secretary of State JointPro Physical Therapy New Lenox Community Park District New Lenox Fire Protection District New Lenox Horizon Senior Community New Lenox Lions Club New Lenox Public Library New Lenox Safe Communities New Lenox Township / TRIAD Oak Orthopedics Osco Pharmacy Senior Services of Will County Reclaim Fitness Silver Cross Hospital Tai Chi / Wayne Jupiter UChicago Medicine @ Ingalls Memorial
For up-to-date information about this event, visit the Village of New Lenox web site at https://www.newlenox.net/newsview.aspx?nid=10551 For other questions, contact Daniel Martin, Safe Community Coordinator at the Village of New Lenox, dmartin@newlenox.net or (815) 462-6493.