Older adults attended the Senior Health and Wellness Expo in Flushing to hear from exhibitors in the healthcare industry.
Photo by Ramy Mahmoud
Hundreds of older adults made their way into the Senior Health and Wellness Expo, held in Flushing‘s Sheraton Laguardia East Hotel on Tuesday, Oct. 22, to learn about the growing variety of services and resources available to them.
It was the second annual event hosted by VillageCareMAX, a managed care health plan provider, in partnership with Schneps Media. Over a dozen organizations participated to provide resources for older adults, ranging from physical therapy to transportation services, and set up tables with informational materials.
The representatives answered questions and discussed how they are adapting services to meet the needs of today’s aging population. Excel Urgent Care, based in Howard Beach, stood out by offering free blood pressure screenings, which attendees were delighted to receive.
“It’s so important for us at VillageCareMAX to come right into the communities where they live,” said Shaun Ruskin, the Chief Operating Officer at VillageCare. “While we raise community awareness through advertising in the newspapers and digital media, it is so crucial for us to be physically in the community educating on individuals’ access to care and overall options in how they receive their care.”
Like other health plans, Ruskin pointed out that VillageCareMAX is rapidly changing its approach to reaching seniors more effectively. Several years ago, texting would not have been considered the best way to reach the older generation. But today, it is actually one of the main ways they spread the word about their community events and services.
Also on hand and speaking to attendees was Assembly Member Ron Kim, who represents the 40th NYS Assembly District. As the Chair for the NYS Assembly Committee on Aging, Assembly Member Kim discussed the importance of older adults…
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