First Annual Health Expo
Date and Time
Saturday Oct 14, 2023
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM EDT
Location
Town Square University Parkway
8450 Lockwood Ridge Rd.
Sarasota, FL 34243
Cross Streets
University Parkway & Lockwood Ridge
Fees/Admission
FREE EVENT!
Contact Information
Skyler Betts
sbetts@townsquare.net
(941) 277-5048
Send Email
Description
SAVE THE DATE!
Health matters! Join Town Square & Senior Blue Book for FREE educational classes, vendor resources, live demonstrations & food trucks.
EXPLORE THE EXPO - 10 AM TO 4 PM
Visit local vendor tables, receive free resources, and discover local businesses. Walgreen's Vaccinations / Senior Resources / Medical Services / Nonprofit Sponsors
SIGN UP FOR A CLASS - SEE SCHEDULE
Education is power. Find the tools you need to stay in front of the challenges that affect you, and this community the most. Classes offered by Dr. Tam Cummings / Catherine McDermott APRN / Neuro Challenge / Authors / Industry Professionals
JOIN A DEMONSTRATION - 12 PM TO 4 PM
Our interactive presentations will offer you tools, resources and newfound empathy. Food Demonstrations / Virtual Dementia Simulator / Senior Body Suit
ENTER TO WIN: 50/50 Raffle Drawing at 3:30 PM
CLASS SCHEDULE:
10:30 AM: The Nine Common Dementias | Dr. Tam Cummings, PhD - Keynote Speaker Gerontologist, Dementia Expert, Author & Public Speaker. Types of Dementia and how to stage your loved one.
12:00 PM: Cognitive Decline | Dr. William Nields - How to prevent cognitive decline using an innovative, comprehensive approach.
1:00 PM: Fact v. Myth about Medications | Catherine McDermott, APRN - Geriatric psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner & business owner. While we don't have a cure for dementia there are medications that can provide your loved one comfort.
2:00 PM: Navigating Parkinson's | Nancy Perpall, RN., BSN., JD. - Retired Nurse, Lawyer & Author. Finding Happiness Through The 5 Love Languages for Parkinson’s
3:00 PM: An Overview of Parkinson's Disease | April Spagnuoli-Moschini - Neuro Challenge Foundation for Parkinson’s. This presentation covers Parkinson's disease, signs & symptoms, and how it is treated.