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The expo is sponsored by Unity Health, First Security Bank and the Three Rivers Edition of the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette.
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Why should I go to the Three Rivers Edi- tion Senior Expo? The 12th annual Three Rivers Edition Senior Expo will offer free health screenings, including blood-sugar screenings and blood-pressure checks, as well as risk assessments for coronary ar- tery disease. There will be a cholester- ol education station, and participants can also learn about smoking cessation and nutrition and wellness. The event will offer seniors a chance to gather with other seniors, play bingo, interact with area businesses to learn about services being offered and register for giveaways.
When is the event? It is from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 23rd.
Where will the expo be held? It will take place at the White County Fairgrounds, 802 Davis Drive in Searcy.
Will there be food at the event? First Security Bank will provide lunch for attendees at 11 a.m.
What can you tell me about the giveaways?
Attendees can register to win a getaway for two to Branson, Missouri, including two nights of lodging with dinner and a show, courtesy of Cruise Planners. Other door prizes will be given away throughout the event.
Will there be entertainment? Yes. Entertain- ment will be provided by Jay & The Twilight- ers. They will perform songs from the 1950s and 1960s, as well as retro gospel songs.
3) Technology can benefit seniors with hearing loss
4) How seniors can strengthen their brains
6) Shopping for a long-term-care facility
8) Understand and avoid elder financial fraud
10) Popular sports for seniors
The Three Rivers Edition Senior Expo will take place at the White County Fairgrounds, 802 Davis Drive in Searcy.
ARcare
Arkansas Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
Arkansas Heart Hospital
Arkansas Hospice
Arkansas Relay Services
Beebe Retirement Center
Bryant Neck & Back Pain Center
CapTel Captioned Telephone
Cruise Planners
County Medical Equipment
Families Inc. Counseling Services
First Security Bank
Greystone Nursing and Rehab
Ken’s & Medic Sav-On-Drug
Lowery Drug Mart #1 & #2
12) Ensure proper nutrition at age 50 and beyond
14) Make vacations and travel a key component of retirement
15) How seniors can simplify everyday tasks
16) Searcy woman’s lifelong accomplishments include
table tennis
18) What is a silent stroke?
Dr. Katherine Durham of Unity Health Cardiology talks with Layne “Boss” Vaughn at last year’s event.
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NorthStar EMS
Providence Assisted Living
Searcy-McEuen Funeral Home
Smith-Westbrook Funeral Home
Sound Advice Hearing Doctors
St. Michael’s Place
Summit Hospice Providers
The Crossing at Riverside
Thrive Frozen Nutrition
Unity Health
UnitedHealthcare Medicare & Retirement
White County Area Agency on Aging
White River Area Agency on Aging
Williams Chiropractic Wellness Center
Woodland Hills Healthcare & Rehabilitation of Jacksonville