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April
11, 2003
Longevity
Fair offers a new look at “the golden years”
With
all of the advances in health care during the past decade, it’s
no wonder that studies estimate the number of Americans older than
60 will increase by nearly 50 percent in the next decade, forcing
many seniors and their caregivers to redefine they way they look
at “the golden years.”
California State University, Sacramento’s 2nd annual Longevity
Fair from
9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wednesday, May 14 in the University Union Ballroom
will offer the latest information on community services for the
aging and their caregivers.
The Longevity Fair will feature keynote speaker Helen Klein, a dynamic,
80-year-old ultra-marathon runner who hails from the Sacramento
area. Klein holds U.S. and world records in a variety of long distance
running categories for her age group. Her inspirational talk, scheduled
for 10 a.m., is entitled, “Just Do It: From Nursing Shoes
to Running Shoes.”
Concurrent program sessions will be held throughout the day featuring
information on healthy living, legal issues facing the elderly and
lifelong learning for seniors. The Longevity Fair will also include
exhibits offering information on services provided by community
organizations, as well as residential complexes and other segments
of the private sector serving the aging population.
“We are very excited to provide this opportunity for a multi-generational
community event, and we hope everyone will find it informative and
fun,” says Cheryl Osborne, director of the CSUS gerontology
department.
The Longevity Fair is free and open to the public, but pre-registration
is preferred. Lunch will be available for $6 for pre-registered
attendees, or $12 at the door. Parking is available by obtaining
a parking permit at the information booths located at each end of
the campus. Passenger drop-off and pick-up is available in the loading
zones in front of the University Union building.
For more information about the Longevity Faire, please call the
gerontology department at (916) 278-7163. Media assistance is available
by contacting the CSUS public affairs office at (916) 278-6156.
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