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Aloha Friends,

Join us at the 17th Annual Seniors EXPO taking place on Wednesday, May 9th from 9 am to 2 pm at the Brazos County Expo Complex (5827 Leonard Road) in Bryan. H.E.B. is pleased to bring you this popular annual event designed to showcase the many services and merchants available to serve seniors here in the Brazos Valley. Seniors EXPO 2018 will feature a Luau theme, so be sure to wear your favorite Hawaiian Shirt and come ready for a Tiki Party! Admission is FREE, so come on out on Wednesday to enjoy vendors, entertainment, educational seminars, free health screenings, door prize giveaways and more! This year, we will begin the festivities by posting the colors in a special ceremony led by American Legion Post 159. Vendors at Seniors EXPO will not only showcase the incredible quality of the products and services they can offer local seniors; they will also decorate their Booths to match our theme, making you feel most welcome to our “Luau”.

We will announce the winners of the annual Seniors EXPO booth decorating contest at 10:30 am. Don’t worry if you work up an appetite; concessions will be available for purchase at the EXPO! The fun continues with great seminars and entertainment through the day!

Then we’ll gather around the center stage for the announcement of the grand prize winner at 1:45 pm; you must be present to win! This year’s grand prize is a 2 night stay at The Gaylord Texan on Lake Grapevine, provided by The Eagle! Make sure you stick around all afternoon to catch these incredible performances and to be eligible to win the grand prize!

Seniors EXPO is about more than just fantastic fun. Every year, we bring in a panel of speakers specially chosen to share their expert knowledge with our attendees. Our goal is to educate local seniors on subjects that will help them leave the EXPO prepared to make smart decisions about their health, lifestyle, finances and more. We would like to extend our gratitude to the many exhibitors who will be at the EXPO to display their products, explain their services and distribute samples for the hundreds of attendees. Every year, we are inspired by the wonderful community members who come together to make this event great!

Mahalo & See you there!

A Nurse’s Touch Home Health 211 Texas / United Way Accel at College Station Adaptive Driving Access Aetna Medicare Aggieland Credit Union Alomega Homehealth & Hospice Services LLC Amigos of the Brazos Valley Angels Care Home Health Area Agency on Aging of the BV Audible Hearing Center Baylor Scott & White CS Medical Ctr Baylor Scott & White Health Plan Baylor Scott & White Pharmacy BetaMed Bluebonnet Place & Broadmoor Place Brazos Dispute Resolution Ctr Brazos Transit District Brazos Valley EMS Brazos Valley Museum of Natural History Brazos Valley Nurse Practitioner Assoc Callaway Jones Funeral & Cremation Ctrs CapTel Outreach Caring Transitions of Brazos Valley Carnegie History Center Centene Superior HealthPlan CHI St Joseph Health CHI St Joseph Health - Joint University

Seniors EXPO Committee

Al Campbell – Texas State Legislature Anita Padgett – Copperas Hollow Ashley Gonzales Standards – Home Health Barbara Pratt – Commerce National Bank Benita Hampton – Hudson Creek Benita Jackson – Isle at Watercrest Cameron Ramirez – Home Spark Carole Crutchfield – Bluebonnett Place Cassidy Currie – Crestview Retirement Christine McDonald – Senior Circle Dawn Cox – A Piney Woods Emily Keathley – Fortress/ Magnified/ Lampstand Jamie Colvert – Guardian Health Jasmina Lozano – HealthSouth Jeanne Fraley – SWHP Jeff Garcia – Standards Home Health Jessica Eastepp – Guardian Health Jessica Garner – Accell Joe Orr – Home Instead Katie Snyder – HealthSouth Katy Peterson – City of College Station Kristi Lester – The Eagle Kyle J Incardona – Hillier Funeral Home Leslie Smith – Right at Home Linda Brinkman – The Eagle Rachael McCarthy – Benn Law Group Rick Ruiz – Caring Transitions Sherri Echols – Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate Stacey Urbanczyk – AAA Sylvia Chapman – Goldstar Pharmacy Tricia VonGonten – Comfort Keepers

2018 SeniorS expo VendorS CHI St Joseph Health- Senior Renewal CHI St Joseph MatureWell CHI St Joseph Surgical Weight Loss Program City of Bryan Senior Advisory Committee City of CS Senior Services Clear Captions Clinical Pathology Laboratories College Station Fire Dept Comfort Keepers Commerce Ntl Bank Compassionate Care Hospice Copperas Hollow Nursing & Rehab Crestview CS Medical Center CS Medical Center - Wellness Programs CT Home EcoZapp A/C Efficiency Edward Jones Investments Elements Massage ELITE Agent - Medicare Health Plan Options Encompass Health Encompass Health - Home Health Hospice Executive Real Estate Fortress Nursing & Rehabilitation LP Franklin Nursing Home Generations Ctr for Senior Living George HW Bush Presidential Library Goldencreek Healthcare

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Goldstar Pharmacy Guardian Healthcare HealthQuest Home Health HEB Blue Bell Creameries LP HEB Coca Cola HEB Frito Lay HEB Nestle HEB Savory Fine Foods LLC HEB Slovaceks HEB Bimbo Bakeries USA HEB Store Herbs To GO Hillier Funeral Cremation & Bereavement Specialists Home Instead HomeSpark Hospice Brazos Valley Hudson Creek Isle at Watercrest Lampstead Nursing & Rehabilitation Law Office of Patrick Gendron Listen Hear Audiology Ctr Madisonville Care Center Magnified Nursing & Rehabilitation MediCare Equipment Specialties Inc. Memorial Funeral Chapels of BCS Merryman Home Health Miracle Ear

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Nexus Specialty Hospital Pet Legacies Cremation Care Phillips Lifeline Revolution Medical Supplies Right At Home Riverwood Healthcare Ctr Rock Prairie Behavioral Health Hospital Rodgers, Miller & Rodriguez, P.C. Seasons Assisted Living Senior Solutions Sherri Echols, Realtor @ Better Homes & Garden Signature Select Services Social Security Administration Standards Home Health & Hospice TAMU Agrilife TAMU Ctr for Population Health & Aging TAMU ION Health-Eggs Research Study Texas ENT & Allergy Texas Home Health Group Traditions Health Care United Healthcare/Care Improvement Plus Visiting Angels Voices for Children Watercrest at Bryan Watson Signs & Monuments West Webb Allbritton & Gentry PC Woodsmen Life May 6, 2018 | 3

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SEMINAR / SPEAKER

schedule Entertainment provided in between Seminar Sessions

10:45-11:30 AM • Larry Huet

From Hard Times to Good Times: the Story of a WWII Navy Veteran

11:45-12:30 PM • Lindsey, Trevor, Susan, Alina, Martha Achieve a Beach Life in BCS: Healthy Living Panel

*Door Prizes will be given away in between each session. winners will collect Door Prize at venDor’s booth

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luau kickoff EntErtainmEnt (aly & rhythm rockErS)

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GEt a taStE of hawaii: cookinG dEmonStration (BV food Bank)

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NutritioN tips

for older Adults

Longer life spans and aging baby boomers will combine to double the population of older Americans during the next 25 years to about 72 million. Current U.S. Census estimates state those aged 65 and older make up 8.5% of the Brazos County population.

Heart disease, cancer, chronic lower respiratory diseases, stroke, Alzheimer’s disease, diabetes, influenza and pneumonia continue to be the leading causes of death among older adults.

In addition, nearly 40% of older adults 65-74 years old are obese. The good news is, good nutrition may play a role in promoting optimal health.

A report entitled, “Older Americans 2012, Key Indicators to Well Being” showed that the majority of seniors are getting plenty of fruit, grains, meat and beans; however, many still need help

getting in enough whole grains (whole wheat pasta and bread, brown rice), dark green and orange vegetables, and reduced fat milk products. Also, older adults should consider looking for lower sodium options, as well as decreasing fats, alcoholic beverages and added sugars. H-E-B’s team of registered dietitians is here to help with the following suggestions.

Simple ideas for cooking for 1 or 2

Cook and Freeze As we get older, many of us no longer find enjoyment in cooking or eating for 1 or 2. For the days you do cook, make enough to last the rest of the week, or freeze leftovers. Bread, fruits, vegetables, grains, stews, soups, chilies, sauces, beans, pastas, casseroles, roasts, almost anything will freeze.

MiCrowave In just 3-5 minutes you can have hot cereal without using your stove. Add nuts, dried or fresh fruit, flax, cinnamon, vanilla

and reduced fat milk for extra calcium to your oatmeal.

Let our Deli and Produce Departments do the work. Rotisserie chicken and turkey is ready to eat and lower sodium options are available. Read food labels.

Keep sodium to 1,500 mg per day per the American Heart Association. Pair your protein with some of our convenient steam in bag or roasted vegetables and add rice, beans or a small potato for a complete meal.

At H-E-B, we know many of our senior shoppers are shopping with budget in mind. After accounting for housing costs, food spending accounts for 12% of household expenses. Let’s keep more money in your pocket, while packing more nutrition on your plate!

Shop with a liSt

Look for EconoMax, Hill Country Fare and H-E-B branded products.

Buying fruits and vegetables in season can lower the cost and add freshness.

Half of your grocery cart should be fruits and vegetables.

For those with poor appetite and taste changes, choose soft, moist foods and easy to chew and swallow proteins such as eggs, fish, yogurt, cottage cheese, beans, lentils, reduced fat cheese, tofu, and tempeh.

As we age, our small intestine can

have difficulty absorbing nutrients as well as it did in our younger years, such as vitamin D, Vitamin B12 and calcium. In addition lactose intolerance may occur.

Try lactose free milk such as H-E-B MooTopia (it’s higher protein too). Cheeses such as cheddar, Colby, Monterey Jack, mozzarella, and Swiss, are low in lactose.

Yogurt is easier to digest and may be better tolerated with meals.

Constipation is another common condition of many older Americans.

Inactivity, poor hydration and decreased bowel motility are common culprits.

Ensure you are getting plenty of fiber and fluid. Examples of fiber sources include oats, beans, peas, apples, bananas, pears, citrus fruits, raspberries, blackberries, prunes, barley, bulgur, whole wheat, wheat bran, nuts, and vegetables such as okra, broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, sweet potatoes and corn. Look for cereals with a minimum of 5 grams of fiber per serving.

Be sure to accompany your meals and snacks with plenty of water. Take your body weight and divide by 2 to determine how many ounces of water you should be drinking each day. For example, a 150 pound woman should be drinking about 75 ounces of water each day (or 9, 8 oz. glasses).

Osteoporosis occurred in 16% of older

Americans from 2005-2010. Aim for three servings of dairy daily. Dairy products such as milk, yogurt and cheese are good sources of calcium and vitamin D, nutrients that play an important role in bone health. Still taking cod liver oil for vitamin D? Vitamin D comes from food, supplements and exposure to sunlight.

Some vitamin D is found in the diet from fortified dairy products and cereals, egg yolks, tuna, salmon, sardines, mackerel and mushrooms.

Don’t forget to get in 30 minutes of physical activity daily.

Less than half of men and women aged 65 years or older are up to date on preventive services including flu vaccine, pneumonia vaccine, colorectal cancer screening, and mammography for women. Visit your local H-E-B pharmacy for vaccinations any time of year, and free glucose and blood pressure screenings every second Saturday of the month from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

www.heb.com/nutrition The information provided here is intended for general information only and should not be substituted for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider before beginning a diet.

This year’s grand prize is a 2 night stay at the Gaylord Texan Resort on Lake Grapevine, provided by The Eagle!

SplaSh into Summer take a short trip to BiG summer fun at the grandest resort destination in the lone Star State!

Nestled within our impressive four-and-a-half acres of indoor gardens, our Summer Bash event will feature family fun entertainment, a unique culinary program, dining specials, and exciting outdoor affairs at our 10-acre pool and lazy river playground — Paradise Springs!

From Pool-A-Palooza and Friday Night Fireworks, to Margarita Madness and Wine & Cheese Pairings, there are an abundance of activities for those of all ages to enjoy!

From may 25th through September 3rd, 2018, make it a vacation to remember as we celebrate SummerFest featuring family-friendly entertainment, poolside fun, and more.

Book Your Summer Getaway Today!

GaylordTexan.com/SummerFest (817) 778-1000 T H E B RYA N - C O L L E G E S TAT ION E A G L E

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SENIOR 2018

RESOURCE Senior Resource is the annual comprehensive directory of products and services for seniors in the Brazos Valley.

This magazine style directory is a primary resource for local seniors and their families when choosing agencies, organizations and businesses to assist and care for them.

Be sure to look in your senior expo Gift BaG to find your copy of the 2018 senior resource Guide!

Senior Resource 2018 will also be posted on theeagle.com all year long, and extra copies of the directory will be available at select locations in the Brazos Valley.* *To inquire about getting copies of Senior Resource 2018, call Kristi Lester at (979)731-4738.

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PROTECT yourself against Shingles.

(Recommended for people 50+)

The Shingles Immunization is AVAILABLE at your H-E-B Pharmacy.

No prescription necessary.

Attention Medicare Patients:

Part of this immunization may be covered under your plan.

Flexible Spending Accounts Accepted.

Heather

H-E-B Pharmacist North Texas Avenue, Bryan

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Wednesday, May 9, 2018 • 9 aM - 2 pM • FRee adMission Sponsored by

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BRazos County eXpo CoMpLeX 5827 LeonaRd Road • BRyan

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Grand PrizE drawinG ENTERTAINMENT PROVIDED IN BETWEEN SEMINAR SESSIONS. DOOR PRIZES WILL BE GIVEN AWAY IN BETWEEN EACH SESSION. WINNERS WILL COLLECT DOOR PRIZE AT VENDOR’S BOOTH. SOME RESTRICTIONS APPLY. MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN GRAND PRIZE.