 This
free event had a variety of vendors available to provide information
about programs and services that benefit senior citizens.
Senator Turner and Representative Hauter provided a breakfast of
fruit, doughnuts, and coffee for attendees to enjoy while perusing
the informational booths set up by local and state organizations
that serve senior citizens of Illinois.
Elaine Woolard represented one of these vendors,
Age Linc, the Area Agency on Aging for Lincolnland, which offers
support services for people of 60+ years and family caregivers.
Woolard stated that Age Linc “can help seniors connect with the
state and with the services they provide so they know they can get
help.”
Many vendors offered similar information on aging, wellness,
insurance, and skilled-care facilities. Memorial Health system also
had several tables available for health screenings and health
information.
Just before 10:30 a.m. Senator Turner addressed
the crowd thanking the vendors for their participation. She
mentioned her own experience caring for her father and the valuable
information the vendors provide that was “helpful for navigating.”
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Senator Turner then drew winners for two of the
four door prizes for those who registered at the door.
Representative Hauter, unable to attend due to his work as a
physician, provided gift cards for IGA, and Senator Turner provided
free tickets to the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum nestled in a
coffee mug.
The Senior Health Fair is an annual event providing up-to-date
information for senior citizens, as well as refreshments, swag, and
a chance to chat with those who represent Lincoln in state
government. This year’s health fair saw a good turn out from the
seniors of the community taking advantage of all that was on offer
to support better health.
[Stephanie Hall]
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