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September 2019 • Good Life Boomer & Senior Expo 3 Sept. 26, 2019 | 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free Admission • Raffl es • Lifestyle Presentations & Seminars (please bring a canned food item to donate to Florence Food Share) • Health Screenings • Samples • Volunteer Opportunities Schedule & Speakers 10 to 11:15 a.m. Regenerative Medicine Seminar Nurse Stephanie Jones with Pain Relief Partners 11:30 a.m. to Noon “Staying in the Light” — How seniors can combine their gifts and passions to add new meaning to life Becky Olson with The Salvation Army Offi ce of Gift Planning Cont. from page 2 “We have programs for active seniors who are looking for every- thing from new fi tness activities to fi nancial services, or information and tips for those who need assis- tance getting around safely and af- fordably,” Bartlett added. Florence Good Life Expo is an event you don’t want to miss! It takes place Thursday, Sept. 26, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the FEC, 715 Quince St., and features 12:15 to 12:45 p.m. Good Life Expo Presentation Hearing Associates of Florence 1 to 1:30 p.m. Good Life Expo Presentation CapTel Captioned Telephone Enter to win a “New Night’s Sleep” gift certifi cate good in the Mattress Shoppe (good for mattress, box springs, adjustable base, linens or pillows) — Value $1,700 information de- signed especially for seniors, caregivers and their friends and family members. Admission is free, though a do- nation of canned food for Florence Food Share is appreciated. As a spe- cial treat, BJ’s Ice Cream is dishing up free scoops all day. Attendees at this expo can look forward to free health screenings and accessing investment guid- ance, travel news, retirement choic- es and attending a variety of edu- cational seminars. The expo includes a diverse range of exhibitors, en- tertainment and educational semi- nars with the goal of helping the 50-plus demographic manage and enhance all aspects of their lives. There will also be chances for vol- unteer opportunities and commu- nity engagement. However, people should not that this year there will not be fl u shots off ered. Come spend the day and learn how various businesses can help anyone make the most of their re- tirement years. PeaceHealth Peace Harbor Medical Center PeaceHealth Peace Harbor Medi- cal Center is Florence’s largest pro- vider of healthcare. Come to the Good Life Boomer and Senior Expo to talk to representatives from Orthopedics and Women’s Health, the PeaceHealth Foundation and more. Plus, attendees can get their blood pressure checked and learn more about PeaceHealth’s programs. At PeaceHealth Medical Group, you’ll fi nd experienced doctors and health care providers from medical specialties in PeaceHealth clinics and hospitals in and around the Siuslaw re- gion. Th e main campus is at 400 Ninth St. in Florence. Th e PeaceHealth Walk-In Clinic, 380 Ninth St., provides care for non- life threatening illnesses or minor in- juries. For more information about Peace- Health Peace Harbor, visit www.peace health.org/phmg/fl orence. Good Life Expo 2019 Siuslaw News, September 21, 2019 Safe senior See You at the Senior Expo! 4 September 2019 • Good Life Boomer & Senior Expo dating practices For seniors, being alone can escalate feel- ings of isolation. As men and women age, their social circles may begin to shrink. Th e health resource Aging Care says 43 percent of seniors have a persistent sense of loneliness. For many, dating is helping them fi nd renewed companionship, self-confi dence and vigor. Despite the rush that one may feel when beginning a new relationship, it is important to put safety fi rst. One of the key considerations is disease prevention. Statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show that, between 2000 and 2008, there was a 45 percent in- crease in reported sexually transmitted diseases in Americans over the age of 40. Online dating may make seniors vulnerable to STDs. Furthermore, many STDs go unrecog- nized and thusly untreated in the senior community because they’re simply not ex- pected. Education can help keep seniors safe. Doctors can inquire about sexual ac- Save up to 20% on Adjustable Beds and Lift Chairs tivity as they would with other age groups. Seniors themselves should always practice protected intimacy and get refresher cours- es on “safe sex” education. In Florence, there is free testing for HIV & HepC every second and fourth Friday at PeaceHealth Oregon Cardiology, 310 Ninth St. Th is service is hosted by Alliance for Men’s Wellness and HIV Alliance from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. 1870 Hwy. 101 • 541-997-8214 www.RobysFurniture.com D YNAMIC H EARING At Addus, everything we do is focused around one goal: S OLUTIONS keeping individuals healthy and independent at home. Since 1979, Addus HomeCare Aides have provided in-home care services to older adults and adults with disabilities. Stop by our booth and explore how Addus’ services can help you or your loved ones remain healthy and independent at home: In-Home Care Services • Adult Day Services Veteran Care Services • Home Health Services G O O D L I F E S E N I O R E X P O 1144 Willagillespie Rd • Eugene OR 97401 (541) 342-5567 • www.addus.com * Hearing loss is personal for me. 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