City of Everett hosts Health Fair for older adults

Everett’s older adults learned about helpful services that are available

The City of Everett’s Council on Aging (COA) recently hosted the annual Health Fair for older adults at the Connolly Center. The health fair brings together organizations that offer various types of services like health check-ups, assisted living, financial assistance and more. This year, over 30 vendors participated in the event to greet over 150 attendees and provide information about the services that are offered to older adults. In addition to information, free services, such as blood pressure checks and cholesterol testing, were offered so that attendees could be informed about their current health. Other free services included massages and the opportunity to participate in Tai Chi and belly dancing demonstrations as part of the ongoing programs offered to older adults at the Connolly Center.

“This event is a great way to bring organizations together for Everett’s older adults to learn about the services that are available to them,” said Mayor Carlo DeMaria. “Thank you to our Council on Aging team for all their work in helping put together this wonderful event and all of the organizations that shared information about their programs to our older adult community.”

“I would like to take this opportunity to thank the many agencies, the Council on Aging, and the staff at the Connolly Center, as well as Mayor Carlo DeMaria for his continued support of Elder Services,” said Director of Elder Services Dale Palma. “The participating organizations provided valuable information, raffle gifts and give away prizes that contributed to the success of the event. We are looking forward to hosting the Health Fair again next year.”

The COA provides older adults access to health and fitness programming, educational tools, socialization, transportation, meals and support services. To learn more about the programs that are available, visit the Connolly Center (90 Chelsea St.), call 617-394-2270 to be connected to the Connolly Center or visit cityofeverett.com/city-hall/board-commissions/council-on-aging.

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