City of Everett hosts Health Fair for older adults

Attendees learned about helpful services that are available and received free health checkups

Special to The Advocate

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, such as health checkups, assisted living and financial assistance. In addition to information, free services, such as blood pressure checks, 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 participated to share information about their programs to our community.”

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, which is located at 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.