Health Fairs Help Seniors Understand Medicare & Medicaid

The idea of health fairs is not new.  There are heath fairs in cities across the U.S. that provide everything from information about gentle dentistry to on the spot blood pressure and bone density tests, and everything in between.

Health Fairs are sponsored in cities and towns throughout the country to help individuals with health issues. Part of the purpose of these events is to raise awareness about the services how people can get help.  The events usually have several types of screenings available for seniors including blood pressure checks, blood sugar testing, and cholesterol checks. 

Various health care organizations are usually on hand to answer questions. The organizations also include home health care.  There is also information available about assistance to seniors with nutrition programs, assistance with prescriptions and assistance with the Senior State Health Insurance Assistance Program  which helps with Medicaid, Medicare, Medicare Supplements and SSI, health insurance and long term care.

There is usually an ombudsman who checks into complaints and works to help solve problems.  They work with many friends and contacts in the community, so if there is a problem they can’t solve or a question they can’t answer, chances are they can connect you with someone who can answer those questions and walk you through, working with you to fix the problem if at all possible.

There have been more and more programs in communities throughout the country.  To find out if there will be any presentations or a senior health fair in your community, contact your local senior centers, chamber of commerce and your doctor or local hospital.  The information at these health fairs is usually free and you can surely benefit from the information you will receive.