50+ Senior Life Expo Coming Up April 13 & 14
FLORENCE, S.C. (March 29, 2018) – Carolinas Hospital System will present the 23rd Annual 50+ Senior Life Expo on Friday, April 13, and Saturday, April 14, at the Florence Center. This premier, senior event focuses on entertaining and educating those approaching their retirement years or already retired.
This year, HopeHealth joins Chad Buffkin, owner of Golden Life Magazine, as the managing partner for the event. HopeHealth is excited about its newest philanthropic opportunity as proceeds from the 50+ Senior Life Expo will benefit the HopeHealth compassionate care fund.
“At times, our patients have needs that cannot be met directly by our providers,” said Scherrie Cogdill, associate director of development at HopeHealth. “The compassionate care fund is designed to help our patients with emergency assistance, routine procedures such as mammograms, colonoscopies, blood pressure screenings, specialty care, prescription drug assistance, and eye care services.”
Held in the Florence Center’s 10,000-seat arena, the Expo is one of the largest shows in the state for seniors. The Expo will include bingo, food, fun and prizes as well as free entertainment, demonstrations, exhibits, and seminars. Hear from experts on topics such as banking, health care, investments and estate planning, long-term care, insurance, senior housing, assisted living, home security, home-health services, hospice, and elder law. Staff from Carolinas Hospital System will also offer free health screenings, medical advice, and Q&A sessions.
Hours are Friday, April 13, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Saturday, April 14, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission is $2 per person and covers both days.
The 50+ Senior Life Expo is presented by Carolinas Hospital System and sponsored by Carolina Centers for Sight, the Senior Citizens Association, HopeHealth, Golden Life, Long’s Drug, and KJ’s IGA.
Friday, April 13
Stage Events:
9:30 a.m. Leatherman Line Dancers
10 a.m. Arthritis Pain & Joint Replacement – Dr. Gregory R. Palutsis, Carolinas Hospital System
10:25 a.m. Bingo / Trivia
10:35 a.m. Leatherman Line Dancers
11 a.m. How to Live to be 100 – Dr. Robert Richey, Carolinas Hospital System
11:30 a.m. Bingo & Trivia
11:45 a.m. Carolinas Centers For Sight
12:15 p.m. Chuck Fisher Singing the Legends
1 p.m. Incontinence – Dr. Timothy Moses, Carolinas Hospital System
1:30 p.m. Clay Brown – Tribute to the Greats
2 p.m. Does Pain Come With Age? – Brian Hutcheson, DC, HopeHealth
2:45 p.m. Bingo + Day Ends
Breakout Sessions:
10:30 a.m. Volunteering in the Golden Years – Sheree Meadows, Volunteer Coordinator, Carolinas Hospital System
1:30 p.m. Senior Safety – William Poole, Director of Security, & Joe Ard, Security Manager, HopeHealth
Saturday, April 14
Stage Events:
9:45 a.m. Chuck Fisher – Singing the Legends
10:15 a.m. Bingo & Trivia
10:30 a.m. When to Call 911- Billy Hatchell, Public Information Officer, Florence County EMS
11 a.m. Clay Brown – Tribute to the Greats
11:30 a.m. Carolinas Centers For Sight
12 p.m. Dandy Don
12:30 p.m. Bingo & Trivia
1 p.m. Chuck Fisher
1:30 p.m. Clay Brown – Tribute to the Greats
2 p.m. Senior Life Expo Ends
Breakout Sessions:
9:45 a.m. Senior Mix & Mingle Breakfast
10:15 a.m. Dating for Seniors: Yes, You Can Date! – Dr. Farrah Hughes, HopeHealth
11 a.m. Oral Health for Seniors – Dr. Gwengi-Anam, HopeHealth
Noon Oral Health Checks
