Name:
McGraw House Health and Services Fair
Date:
October 9, 2013
Time:
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM EDT
Website:
http://www.mcgrawhouse.org
Event Description:
The McGraw House Senior Citizens Health and Services Fair will show case many of Tompkins County's services and programs designed to support a healthful and fulfilling life for area elders. Older adults, individuals with an older relative or friend, and those who are interested in learning about aging services are welcome to attend. More than 20 organizations and services will be on site, with representatives able to talk individually to attendees about educational/social programs, fitness and recreation, transportation, assistive devices, nursing services, long-term care, home health care, health care, and more. From 12:30 to 1:30, The Tompkins County Office for The Aging (COFA) will host a public hearing where seniors can offer feedback and ask questions of COFA staff. Through the day, blood pressure screening will be provided courtesy of the Visiting Nurse Service of Ithaca and Tompkins County. Tours of McGraw House will be given to those who wish to learn more about this senior citizen apartment building in the heart of downtown Ithaca.
