TULSA, Okla. –
Oklahoma’s largest event focused on senior adults and their caregivers is returning to Tulsa later this month, bringing together re
The Senior Lifestyle and Wellness Expo is set for Tuesday, July 28, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Exchange Center at Expo Square
Life Senior Services expects about 1,500 attendees and 150 vendors for this year’s event
“We are hoping again that we will go ahead and have close to 1,500 attendees with 150 vendors, so it is going to be quite the day,” said Bernie Dornblaser with Life Senior Services
The event will include several services aimed at helping seniors and caregivers
Shredding sensitive documents
The shredding event will be held on the east side of the building. Attendees can drive through and drop off up to three boxes of documents to be securely shredded
Dornblaser encouraged people to arrive early because the service will end once the shredding truck reaches capacity
Prescription drug take back
The expo will also feature a prescription drug take-back program, allowing attendees to safely dispose of expired or unused medications
“If you have any drugs that have expired or you’re no longer in need of, this company will go ahead and dispose of things properly,” Dornblaser said. “So it is a good way to go ahead and get rid of your prescription drugs that you don’t need anymore and have it done safely.”
Health screenings
Attendees can also take advantage of free health screenings, including vision, skin and blood pressure checks
“We’ll have vision, skin, and blood pressure,” Dornblazer said. “Anything we can do to help with the wellness of our seniors is what we like to do.”
Safety presentations
The expo will also feature presentations and entertainment throughout the day. News On 6 Anchor Lori Fullbright will give a presentation on personal safety
Fun, interactive activities
Other activities include a “Seek, Find and Win” event sponsored by Memorial Park Cemetery, where attendees can win one of 10 $100 reGroovy 105.7 will host music tri
What to know
The Senior Lifestyle and Wellness Expo is free and open to the public
Organizers recommend arriving early for the best chance to take advantage of all the re
The event runs from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 28, at the Exchange Center at Expo Square
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