Registrations are underway for a free Older Adult Wellness Day this coming Friday which will include a free luncheon, blood pressure screenings, flu shots, information sessions and a public hearing on needs of seniors in Allegany County.
The session, to include the public hearing conducted by the county Office for the Aging, will be held from 9AM to 2:30PM September 25 at Genesis Bible Church at 4193 State Route 19 South, Belmont (Scio).
Kimberly Maercklein from the State Division of Consumer Protection will provide a 9:30AM presentation on Protecting Yourself from Scams and Identity Theft which is reported to be costing consumers billions of dollars annually throughout the nation, with older adults being a primary target.
Information sessions, with choices of emergency preparedness, document needs and future life planning, and exercise, will be available at 10:45AM and 1:15PM.
The noon luncheon will be combined with the public hearing, with door prizes being presented at 2:30PM.
Jones Memorial Hospital will be providing blood pressure screenings and community services organizations will be sharing information throughout the event.
The Allegany County Department of Health will be making flu shots available from 11:45AM to 12:45PM by registering at (585) 268-9466.
Required registrations for the free luncheon, along with additional information, can be obtained at (585) 268-9390 or ofa@alleganyco.gov.