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AMY RUSS

An annual Council event, the Senior’s Expo is to be hosted at the Marlborough Events Centre on Tuesday March 7, showcasing the variety of health and well-being support that is available to older people in the community.

Family and friends of those aged over 65 years are also warmly invited to attend and get vital information for their whanau and family members. Aimed for the whole community, the Senior’s Expo helps to create awareness of what is out there for people, whether it is to maintain an active lifestyle, access advice and support or to meet friends and reduce isolation.

Successfully run for many years, organisers say that this year there is an increased number of activities and groups for seniors to get involved in and join.

Exhibitors include community health organisations, advice and law services, community trusts, and health and wellbeing programmes.

“Many of the popular exhibitors will be returning as well as new stalls providing relevant information to the region’s seniors,” says Marlborough District Councils Community Partnerships Advisor, Jodie Griffiths.

“A small number of health checks will be available, and this year is also a great opportunity to come and hear from library staff about all the features of the new library, what will be possible in the new larger space and how the transition between libraries will happen.”

“We hope this expo will assist the older members of our community and their families to locate information about the excellent services and support that exist for them in Marlborough. Research has proven that people who feel more connected to others have lower rates of anxiety and depression.”

There is an enormous amount of free help and information available on the many issues that arise for this age group, Jodie says.

“A large range of social services exist here, and it’s important that all people understand their entitlements and know how to access the support or advice they need.”

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