Sept. 11: The Atrium at The Allendale Community for Mature Living to Host Annual Senior Health Fair

Aug. 24, 2010 - PRLog -- The Atrium, which offers residential living with supportive services at The Allendale Community for Mature Living in Allendale, will host its Annual Senior Health Fair on Sat., Sept. 11 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event, which will feature a "Red, White & Blue" theme in honor of Patriot Day, is specially designed to address potential medical risks and undiagnosed medical conditions that may otherwise remain undetected in older adults.  

"Each year we host this much anticipated and well-attended event to provide area seniors and their family members with easy access to local resources, in one convenient location," said Mary Stampleman, ADC, Director of Therapeutic Recreation & Community Relations. "This year, we are marking Patriot Day by remembering and honoring the men and women of all ages who have sacrificed for our country."

The health fair features a wide range of free wellness and health education sessions and information. Attendees will receive free gifts and an opportunity to win door prizes. In addition, diagnostic evaluations and screenings also will be performed by local medical professionals and physicians. Pianist Donna Stalker will perform in the lobby while the following free break-out sessions are held in the The Atrium Cinema at the designated times:

   * 1 p.m. - "Zumba Gold Senior Chair Aerobics" will be led by Brooklyn Weight
   * 1:30 p.m. - "The Dangers of Second-Hand Smoke" as well the benefits associated with quitting smoking at any age will be highlighted by Al Ferrara, Jr. of the Bergen County Department of Health Services
   * 3 p.m. - Petty Officer Jim Cava, U.S. Navy (Retired) and founder of Operation Red, White & Blue, will perform a Patriotic Program

Among the free screenings being offered are a cervical spine evaluation performed by Pinelli Chiropractic Center; oral health screening provided by Stephen Beukas, D.M.D., of the N.J. Mobile Dental Practice; hearing assessments from Anita Avallone of Total Hearing Care; a foot screening performed by Howard Kliman, D.P.M.; hand and foot massages courtesy of The Fountain Spa; chair massage therapy compliments of Jaime Bachrach, C.M.T.; and blood pressure screenings with a nurse from The Allendale Community. Information regarding the senior living campus, which includes an assisted living residence and a skilled nursing/subacute care facility, as well as its Senior Social Club and Respite Programs will also be available.

In addition, Life Line Screening Radiology, LLC will be conducting tests that screen for strokes/carotid artery blockages; heart rhythm irregularities; abdominal aortic aneurysms; and the build-up of plaque, known as peripheral artery disease, in the lower extremities. The painless, non-invasive tests cost $139, with an option to add an osteoporosis test for an additional $10.

Health and wellness exhibitors include the Bergen County Department of Health Services Information; Alzheimer's Association; Valley Hospice and Valley Homecare; physical and occupational therapy information from The Allendale Community's Rehabilitation Center; Allendale Fire Department and Allendale Police Department; Vitas Hospice Care; Mary Kay Cosmetics; ComForcare Senior Home Care Services; Aero Ambulance Service; medication interaction information provided by Progressive Pharmacy; CPR first aid information from Bob Ehlers, E.M.T; and long-term care insurance information compliments of New York Life.

The Allendale Community for Mature Living is located at 85 Harreton Rd., just off Route 17 South, in Allendale, N.J. While pre-registration for the Annual Health Fair is not required, appointments are necessary for the Life Line Screening and can be made by calling (800) 636-0418. For more information, call The Atrium at The Allendale Community for Mature Living at (201) 818-7979 or visit http://www.allendalecommunity.com/.