FPH Hosts Free Seniors Health Fair

Florida Presbyterian Homes will host a free health fair for seniors on its campus, 16 Lake Hunter Drive in Lakeland, on Wed., April 9. Dr. Michael Paul Gimness will start the day with a discussion on shingles at 9 a.m., and the health fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Other speakers will discuss community-acquired infections and pharmaceutical issues. The health fair features brain fitness programs, medication evaluations, diabetic education, and massage therapy. Several free screenings for hearing, vision, blood pressure, blood sugar, balance, and memory will be offered. Attendees can try their hands at art and music therapy, and the Lighthouse for the Blind will provide a range of resources and equipment designed to help people with visual impairments to live independently at home.

“This is an interactive and broad educational experience related to older adult health,” said Elizabeth Weber, parish nurse for Florida Presbyterian Homes.

During the health fair, Lifeline Screening will offer a comprehensive set of screenings for a fee of $129. These are screenings for stroke, osteoporosis, abdominal aortic aneurysm, blood pressure, and peripheral artery diseases. Appointments can be made by calling 800-324-1851.
For more information on the health fair, contact Elizabeth Weber at 863-577-6011.