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State Sen. Gene Yaw, R-Loyalsock Township, and State Rep. Joe Hamm, R-Hepburn Township, remind local seniors and caregivers of their annual Senior Expo on Sept. 17 in Montoursville.
The free event will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Community Baptist Church, 1853 state Route 87, Montoursville.
"The amount of information out there for our older residents can be overwhelming," Yaw said, according to a news release. "This free expo brings it all under one roof so our area senior citizens and their caregivers can ask questions and get answers on the spot."
"I am excited to offer this expo to help our senior residents learn about different resources and services that are beneficial to them," said Hamm, according to the news release. "I encourage seniors in my district to come out and take advantage of having all these resources in one place. It is truly a one-stop shop and I can guarantee there is something for everyone."
More than 80 exhibitors will be on hand to provide the most current information on programs and services available to Pennsylvania's older residents.
According to the legislators, the event will provide seniors with information on a wide range of local, state and federal services available to them. Booths will be set up for information on health screenings, transportation and recreation opportunities, insurance, wills and estate planning, senior housing options, hunting and fishing and many other programs.
Yaw and Hamm also encourage area seniors to bring their unused and expired prescription medications to deposit in a Prescription Drug Take-Back Box, provided by the Lycoming County Sheriff's Office, the news release said. All pharmaceutical drugs to be disposed of need to be in a sealed container such as the original bottle or a zip-lock bag. Liquid pharmaceuticals should remain in the original container, and personal information should be removed or blotted out with a permanent marker.
The event will also include document shredding until 12:30 p.m. provided by North Central Sight Services. Shredding is limited to two boxes per person and is for personal documents only.
Returning this year is the CarFit program provided by AARP, the American Occupational Therapy Association and Geisinger Medical Center. CarFit checks will be completed in the parking lot and will take about 20 minutes to complete, the news release said. During the check, trained professionals work with each senior driver to ensure they "fit" their vehicle properly, by completing a 12-point checklist for maximum comfort and safety.
Interested seniors and caregivers may call 570-398-4476 for additional information.