Senior Health & Wellness Fair

2nd Annual Senior Health & Wellness Fair
Saturday, June 16
8:30 am – 2:30 pm
St. Mary Mercy Hospital – South Lobby

Join many other seniors, families and friends for a day than includes information on a variety of health topics, health screenings, speakers, exercise demonstrations, a cooking demonstration, and free prizes and giveaways. Hear from our physician experts and learn from exhibitors. All activities are free.

All activities are free! Complimentary valet parking!
Free boxed lunch from 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.!
Lunch sponsored by Arden Courts, Home Instead, Mendelson Orthopedics, and Orthopedic Institute of Michigan.

Presentations and Exercise Demonstrations:
Sign up will take place at the registration area upon your arrival. Limited seating; first come, first served.

	Meet Your Speakers
	Dr. Paul Makela
	Dr. John Harb

9:15 a.m.

• "Managing Female Urinary Problems", - Paul Makela, MD, Classroom
• "Managing Male Urinary Problems", John Harb, MD, Classroom 2
• “How to Talk to Your Physician” – Marianne Simancek, BSN, MEd, Director of Community Outreach, St. Mary Mercy Hospital, Classroom 11
• “Making the Best Nutrition Choices” (including a food prep demo) – St. Mary Mercy dietician, Our Lady of Hope Cancer Center atrium

10:15 a.m

• "Managing Female Urinary Problems", - Paul Makela, MD, Classroom 1
• "Managing Male Urinary Problems", John Harb, MD, Classroom 2
• “What to Expect From Medicare” - Betty Hughes, Regional Coordinator, Medicare/Medicaid Assistance Program (MMAP), Classroom 10  (4th floor)
• “How to Talk to Your Physician” – Marianne Simancek, BSN, MEd, Director of Community Outreach, St. Mary Mercy Hospital, Classroom 11

11:00 a.m.
Lunch with a medical expert:

• Geriatrician - Erin Diviney Chun, MD, Classroom 1
• Nurse practitioner and Senior ER Program Director – Michelle Moccia, RN, MSN, ANP-BC, Classroom 2
• Pharmacist – Ray’s Drugs, Livonia – Classroom 10 (4th floor)

12:45 p.m.

• “What to Expect From Medicare” - Betty Hughes, Regional Coordinator, Medicare/Medicaid Assistance Program (MMAP), Classroom 1
• “Yoga for Seniors” exercise demonstration class – Kelli Joyce, Group Fitness Instructor, Livonia Family YMCA, Classroom 10 (4th floor)

1:45 p.m.

• “What to Expect From Medicare” - Betty Hughes, Regional Coordinator, Medicare/Medicaid Assistance Program (MMAP), Classroom 1
• “Yoga for Seniors” exercise demonstration class – Kelli Joyce, Group Fitness Instructor, Livonia Family YMCA, Classroom 10 (4th floor)
• “Making the Best Nutrition Choices” (including a food prep demo) – St. Mary Mercy dietician, Our Lady of Hope Cancer Center atrium

Health Education
(Exhibitors from 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.)

• Heart Health
• Wound Care
• Eye Care
• Ear Care
• Podiatry
• Physical Rehabilitation
• Women’s Health
• Senior ER
• Geriatric Assessment Center, and more

Health Screenings

• Balance
• Blood pressure
• Bone density
• Depression 

Prizes and giveaways...
...and many other participating area resources.

Pre-registration for the event is preferred. Please call 734-655-2929 or visit Classes & Events to register.

Thank you to our exhibitors and sponsors:

St. Mary Mercy Hospital was the first hospital in Michigan to open a Senior Emergency Department and the first of eight locations in Saint Joseph Mercy Health System. St. Mary Mercy is a NICHE designated hospital, which focuses on nursing care specific to the senior population that benefits hospitalized older patients (NICHE stands for Nurses Improving Care for Healthsystem Elders).