The Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida will host its first Community Health & Resource Fair on Friday, Sept. 15.

The event is part of its 45-year anniversary serving older adults, adults with disabilities and caregivers in Charlotte, Collier, DeSoto, Glades, Hendry, Lee, and Sarasota counties. The fair will run from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 2830 Winkler Avenue, Suite 112, Fort Myers.

Who is this fair for?

Everyone is invited. Free health screenings, community resources, education, giveaways, and more will be available to older adults age 60+, adults with disabilities, and their families and caregivers. Free lunch will be offered to the first 25 guests thanks to the generosity of sponsors Florida Power & Light and Pacos Tacos.

Screening and Services

• The Alzheimer’s Association’s Brain Bus will be onsite. Trained staff will be available to help families understand steps to an accurate diagnosis, warning signs, caregiving tips and connect to local resources. No appointment is required.

• Balance screenings by Lee Health Rehabilitation will help assess your balance and stability through a simple test, helping to identify any issues that could lead to falls and provide insights into potential corrective measures.

• Stabilized Steps will be conducting balance aid demonstrations in addition to balance screenings.

• Hearing screenings will be provided by Connect Hearing.

• Free flu and COVID vaccines and boosters will be available. This vaccine clinic is supported by the Administration for Community Living (ACL) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) through USAging as part of a financial assistant award to USAging with 100% funding by ACL/HHS.

To register for this free event, click on the link https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/622839fd2323436da0193561b01753a8 or call 239-652-6913.

Funds raised will go to assisting older adults and adults with disabilities in crisis when no other resources are available. Donations to support older adults in crisis are welcome, visit https://aaaswfl.org/how-to-help/donate/.

About Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida:

Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida is a nonprofit organization serving Charlotte, Collier, DeSoto, Glades, Hendry, Lee and Sarasota counties. AAASWFL is the state’s designated Aging and Disability Resource Center for Southwest Florida. The organization is committed to connecting older adults and adults with disabilities to resources and assistance for living safely with independence and dignity. More information is available at https://www.aaaswfl.org or by calling the toll-free Helpline at 866-41-ELDER.