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Blake Library to host Alzheimer’s and senior wellness fair with free memory screenings
Summary
Podcast hosts highlighted a Blake Library event focused on senior brain health and wellness with free memory screenings, community service tables, smoke alarm distribution and bicycle helmet fittings; several health organizations and agencies were listed as participants.
The Blake Library will host an Alzheimer’s and senior wellness fair that includes free memory screenings, service tables and safety giveaways, podcast hosts said.
Courtney (podcast host) described the fair as “brain focused,” noting planned free memory screenings and a guest speaker on dangerous interactions between herbs, vitamins and prescriptions. Matt (podcast host) listed participating organizations including the Alzheimer’s Association, Palm Beach Neuroscience, Brain Matters Research, Epilepsy Alliance and Jupiter Medical; he said the Council on Aging and the sheriff’s office would attend and that the sheriff’s office would bring a therapy dog.
Why it matters: the fair offers free health screenings and safety services targeted to older residents and caregivers and connects community members with local health and aging resources.
Hosts said the fair will also offer free smoke alarms and bicycle helmet safety fittings. The episode cited a date for the event as Friday, Nov. 14, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Blake Library. No details on registration requirements or how to schedule a memory screening were provided on the show.
