Speare Memorial to host free senior resource fair

PLYMOUTH — The third annual Speare Senior Resource Fair, sponsored by Comfort Keepers: Lakes and Mountains, will address the needs and interest of the aging population, as well as the resources available to them and their caregivers.

At this event, on Saturday, Sept. 28, at Speare at Boulder Point, seniors, their family, friends, and caregivers are invited to learn about area resources. The free event will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., no registration is required, and refreshments will be available.

The event will feature senior-focused presentations, screenings, activities and local organizations offering information and advice about companion services, social activities, assisted living, estate planning, in-home assistance, living wills, exercise, sleep lab, community services, balance problems, would care, transportation, and independent living.

The schedule includes presentations about caring for those with dementia, planning for the future, healthy mental and physical exercises, and safe driving. There will be a balance class with RehabFit, and free health screenings throughout the event, including hearing, blood pressure, bone density, and blood sugar, as well as a balance assessment.