The Coshocton County Beacon November 27, 2019 | Page 28
50-Plus Expo provides information on senior programs and health
By Beth Scott
[email protected]
COSHOCTON – WTNS hosted the annual 50-Plus Expo on
Thursday, Nov. 21 at Coshocton Village Inn and Suites.
Vendors that cater specifically to senior citizens’ needs
were at the event giving out information about their
business or organization. There was also free ice cream
and popcorn as well as door prizes.
One vendor at the expo was Coshocton Regional Med-
ical Center who provided free blood pressure screenings
and information on providers at the hospital as well as
information on early signs of a heart attack and heart
healthy diet recommendations.
“We want to make sure that people have primary care
providers, and we are working hard to provide the best
care for our patients,” said Tarrah Jaras, manager of the
emergency department.
Anne Randles from Coshocton County Job and Family
Services was also at the expo spreading awareness
about elder abuse. Elder abuse affects those who are 60
years old or older and can range from physical, emotion-
al, sexual, and financial abuse.
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Dr. Don Tupper talked to seniors about foot care and proper
footwear at the 50-Plus Senior Expo on Thursday, Nov. 21.
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“I’ve come here several years, and there’s always a
good turnout,” said Randles. “If you have a suspicion
that someone is being abused, and all you need is a sus-
picion, call and report it. You can call our office or the
sheriff’s office to report abuse.”
A popular stop at the expo was Dr. Don Tupper’s table
where he educated people about the proper footwear
they should be wearing based on the size and shape of
their feet.
“The biggest thing is our feet as we get older become
numb naturally,” said Tupper. “You should have prop-
er-fitting shoes for the foot type that people have, and it’s
a hard sell because people think it doesn’t hurt, so I’m
okay. Changes in your feet are not on and off. It catches
up with you.”
Representatives from Home Loan Financial Services
were also at the expo talking to seniors about CD rates,
mutual funds, stocks and bonds, and IRAs.
“It’s a chance to see our county and they’re out here
today,” said Nick Schmitt, financial consultant. “We
want people to know that we are a community bank,
and that’s why we wanted to make sure we were out
here today.”
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