The city of Beverly Hills Community Services Department, in partnership with Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, is hosting its annual Senior Health Fair on Sept. 18. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Roxbury Park Community Center, located at 471 S. Roxbury Drive.
The fair is tailored for adults 55 years and older, caregivers and those seeking community resources for seniors and people with disabilities. More than 35 health-related vendors will be available to provide the latest in medicine, care and services for seniors. Seniors will also be able to take advantage of complimentary health care screenings, including the annual flu vaccine.
A diverse offering of health and senior service information will be available on cancer, stroke, cognitive decline, nutrition, nursing services, assisted living, disaster services, counseling and much more. Some of the vendors that are participating are:
• Affinity Health Care Resources and Harmony Place offering information on education, support and other resources;
• Assisted Living Locators providing information on senior living placement services;
• Beverly Hills Active Adult Club will have information on how seniors can get involved in a wide range of recreational and entertaining activities specifically for them;
• Beverly Hills CPR—STOP THE BLEED will have information on emergency response education;
• Cancer Support Community Los Angeles will have information on support services for people impacted by cancer;
• Maple Counseling Center will have information on low-cost mental health services;
• My Transportation and City of Beverly Hills Transportation Bureau will provide options for shuttle and transportation for seniors and
• Meals on Wheels will provide information on low-cost meals for home-bound seniors.
Health screenings offered courtesy of Cedars-Sinai Medical Center include:
• Flu Immunization;
• Wellness Check;
• Blood Pressure and cardio check;
• Hearing Screening;
• Nutrition Assessment and
• Osteoporosis Screening
Boxed lunches will be provided free to attendees courtesy of Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.
For a full schedule of offerings and participating vendors, visit www.beverlyhills.org/seniorhealthfair or call 310-285-6840.
