Boomers & Beyond 2012
Speak to & Learn from your local Experts in healthcare
Health Screenings * Information & Education * Entertainment * Giveaways and Raffles Prizes
Good health starts with Knowledge!
The 7th annual Boomers & Beyond 2012 health and wellness expo will be held on Sunday, April 1, 2012 @ 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. in the HPD Terry and Assembly II Buildings. This FREE annual event is for those ages 40+. NSU and its community partners will offer a wide array of health, wellness, and aging screenings, information, and activities.
Health Screenings
- AAA and Peripheral Artery Disease
- Balance & Fall Risk Assessments
- Body Mass Index
- Blood Glucose (blood sugar)
- Blood Pressure
- Bone Density
- Foot Heath
- Medication
- Memory
- Mental Health
- Skin Health
Health Information & Activities
- Alvin Sherman Library – Get a library card and learn about services free to all Broward County Residents
- Biofeedback Demonstration and Information
- EPA Safe Disposal of Medication
- Exercise Demonstrations and Information
- Free FTRI Amplified Phones for those who qualify
- Health Information and Education Desks
- Brain Health
- Diabetes Prevention and Management
- Exercise Information and Demonstrations
- Medication Adherence
- Nutrition and Health Eating
- NSU Lifelong Learning Institute - Virtual Classroom
- Poison Prevention Awareness and Education
- Prescription Assistance Programs – Information and Help completing initial paperwork
Aging and Health Information & Education
- 2-1-1 Broward
- AAA Auto Club
- AARP Driver Safety Program
- AARP Florida
- AARP #3173 - Plantation Chapter
- Alzheimer's Association of SE Florida
- Broward County Community Action Partners
- Broward Health Community Health Services
- Broward County Elderly & Veteran Services
- Center for Hearing and Communication
- Catholic Hospice, Inc.
- Convenant Village
- Davie Fire Rescue
- Lighthouse of Broward
- Memorial Regional Hospital South
- RSVP Impact Broward / Senior Volunteer Services
- NSU Alvin Sherman Library (joint NSU and Broward County Library)
- NSU Medical Clinics
- NSU Brief Therapy Institute
- NSU Dental Clinics
- NSU Drug Information Center
- NSU Exercise and Sports Science
- NSU Eye Institute
- NSU Geriatric Education Center
- NSU Hearing & Balance Clinic (Audiology)
- NSU Law
- NSU Lifelong Learning Institute
- NSU Occupational Therapy
- NSU Pharmacy
- NSU Physical Therapy
- NSU Physician's Assistant Program
- NSU Psychology Services Center
- NSU Speech, Language, and Communication Education and Services
- NSU Vascular Sonography Program
- Sickle Cell Disease Association of Broward County Inc
- Social Security Administration
- Many More to be announced in coming weeks
Broward Resources Center
- Come learn about the many, varied affordable resources and services available to you and your loved ones. Many are "best kept secrets." Resources will include affordable health care, prescriptions medication options, and other wellness needs. You cannot afford to miss this!
Giveaways
- Exhibitors will have a variety of free health-related giveaways
- Register to win free raffle and door prizes, including gift cards, health items, and more
Entertainment
- To be announced
* More about some of our activities
Stop by our Information & Education Desks to meet local experts in health care and learn more about preventing and managing diabetes, enhancing your nutritional health, knowing your medications, and understanding aging and vision.
There will be MANY MORE screenings, activities and resources added in the coming days and weeks. Please check back soon to learn more about this exciting event.
