The Hometown Treasure October 2013 | Page 34

LCCOA Transportation LaGrange County Area Transit (LCAT). Home Assistant Program Providing clients with everything from running errands for them to reminding them when to take their medications. Food/Senior Mart (Age 60+) Provides non-perishable food items to low income or homebound seniors, age 60 and over. Health Related Services Senior Expo/Focus on Health (Free health fairs), weekly blood pressure and glucose checks, diabetic education/support group, flu shots, foot care clinics, medication cards, excercise classes, Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP). Medical Equipment Loans Walkers, wheelchairs, wheelchair ramps, shower chairs, canes and more. Home Repair & Maintenance Services Spring clean up, window washing, leaf raking and more. Special Luncheons Quarterly lunch with the Sheriff, monthly carry-in luncheons with special guests/programs. Tax Assistance Sponsored by AARP. pg 32 · The Hometown Treasure · October ‘13 Photo Submitted The LaGrange County Council on Aging will hold their first ever Senior Expo on Tuesday, October 15 from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm at the Michiana Event Center (MEC) located at 7605 N. State Road 9 in Howe. This is a free event that will afford senior citizens of LaGrange county the opportunity to gather information about local businesses, health care providers and senior service providers. Fifty organizations are anticipated to be set up at the expo. Free blood pressure checks, diabetic testing, bone density scans, vision and hearing screenings and other services will be available. Those seniors attending will have the opportunity to enter into a lot of drawings and sign up to receive information from many vendors. It is suggested that those coming to the event bring address labels to save themselves some writing. Further questions may be directed to the LaGrange County Council on Aging at 260-463-4161.