By SALINA POST
The North Central-Flint Hills Area Agency on Aging (NC-FH AAA) announced today that registration is extended for the Sunflower Fair. This event happens from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 24 at Tony’s Pizza Events Center in Salina. The cost is $25 which includes a sit-down banquet lunch.
The one-day event that focuses on topics and useful information for older Kansans, people living with disabilities and caregivers features expert speakers, 50 exhibitors, a sit-down lunch, prize drawings, live music and more.
To register call the NC-FH AAA at 800-432-2703 or go to the Agency's website www.ncfhaaa.com. Registrations postmarked by September 17 may also be mailed to the Area Agency on Aging at 401 Houston St., Manhattan, KS 66502.
The Sunflower Fair is the premier health and wellness event for anyone planning to have more birthdays,” said NC-FH AAA executive director Julie Govert Walter. “We encourage all to attend and register before Sept. 18 so they will have a place at lunch, We will also welcome those who register the day of the Fair."
Thirteen workshops on topics including elder law, cybersecurity, healthful cooking and dementia and Alzheimer’s are offered in the morning and afternoon sessions.
Exhibitors, including the Salina Regional Hospital will provide health screenings, COVID-19 and flu vaccines, hearing tests, blood pressure checks, Medicare information and other important health checks.
“Bob and Friends,” a trio of musicians that includes 102-year-old guitarist Bob Delk of Marion County, will provide toe-tapping music in the morning and at lunch time.
The Salina Regional Health Foundation is a major sponsor of the event. The Agency is accepting sponsors for workshops, exhibitors and donations for door prizes and items for the Silent Auction.
Those interested should call 800-432-2703 or go to www.ncfhaaa.com.
Sunflower Fair Workshops
Morning Workshops: 10:20 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. (Choose one)
Be in the Know About Brain Matters: Understanding Dementia …………. NW Heritage Hall
Michelle Niedens, LSCSW, Director, KU Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center’s Cognitive Care Network
Yum! Yum! Bright Ideas for Making Healthful Food in Your Kitchen….SW Heritage Hall Demonstration by Chef CJ Adkins, EVCO Wholesale Foods (Front)
Cool Moves for Your Well-Being!..............................................................SW Heritage Hall (Back)
Lorelle Boxler, RN and Rhonda Thornburrow introduce gentle, smooth Tai Chi moves for Arthritis and fall prevention
Get Buzzed About Beeing in Kansas ………………………………………………………..Room 200
Beekeeper Gerrett Morris of Salina provides the buzz on Kansas bees
Better Ways for Brighter Days! New Heart Interventions------..............................Room 201
Angela Bogart focuses on two advanced heart procedures at Salina Regional’s Heart Center
Be Bright and Get It Right! What You Need to Know to Have Your Wishes Known
Corinne Petrik, Kansas Legal Services Comprehensive review of Living Wills and Durable Power of Attorney documents
…………………………………………………………...Room 202
Know Before You Go! Your Medicare and Hospital Care
Karen Mayse, SHICK Counselor and Jaron Caffrey, Kansas Hospital Association review what to know about your Medicare coverage before you’re in the hospital………………………………….Room 203
Afternoon Workshops: 1:30 P.M. – 2:25 P.M. (Choose one)
Be Your Best Health Care Advocate!
Dr. Archelle Georgiou, nationally-known medical expert and morning Keynote Speaker shares tips on how to advocate for your best health care…………………………………….………………..NW Heritage Hall
Hearing Matters! Your Health and Your Brainpower
WSU audiologist Cynthia Richburg, PhD and KU’s Michelle Niedens, LSCSW talk about how good hearing helps deter dementia……………………………..SW Heritage Hall
Spotlighting Help for Veterans and Family Members
Experts from veteran’s groups provide information on benefits available to veterans, spouses and ex-spouses………………………………….....Room 200
Be in the Know How Your Vote Counts in Kansas
League of Women Voters panel provides information and answers questions about Kansas voting rules and processes………………………………………..……Room 201
Multiply Your Knowledge about Medicaid Division of Assets
Dom Cavicchia, Kansas Legal Services—discusses rules about dividing assets to avoid spousal impoverishment under Medicaid………………………….Room 202
Cybersecurity: Battling Bad Buzzards! Protecting Your Money and Your Life
Technology expert Chad Copeland provides practical tips for securing your identity………………………….. Room 203