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Annual Gerontology Health Fair Serves 50+ Seniors

February 29, 2008

A BIG thanks to all who helped make the Annual 2008 Senior 50 + Health Fair ultra-successful this year.  A large crowd of seniors (210) received free screenings for bone density, blood pressure, cholesterol / glucose, posture and strength, vestibular and balance, as well as pulmonary evaluation.  Each year, North Fulton Regional Hospital and the Gerontology Institute, along with the GSU Alpharetta campus staff, partner to make this community service event happen.

This year’s roster of lectures given every hour during the health fair were well attended by participants and received high praise for their useful information. Included topics were Tai Chi for Seniors, Back Pain, Arthritis, and Total Joint Replacement.  Other popular venues for attendees are free, on-site consultations with physicians, a clinical dietitian, and a pharmacist, as well as numerous health information displays.  A special prize drawing was held for seniors who attended 3 out of the 4 lectures and other door prizes were given every hour to those who had winning tickets received at registration.

Gerontology staff and students served as volunteers for the day to keep the fair events moving smoothly. Look for this event February 2009 at the GSU Alpharetta campus—plans are already in the works for next year.