SENIOR HEALTH & FITNESS EXPO 2007

Blood/Cholesterol Testing done by Lompoc Hospital

Waiting for the fitness testing results

Senior Health & Fitness Expo

With rising health-care costs and more prescription medications being taken off the market, wouldn't it be great to just get something for free that's a sure thing and good for you too?

If you're over 50, you can by attending the free Senior Health & Fitness Expo, Saturday, May 21st from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Lompoc Valley Community at 1501 East Ocean Center. This expo offers free fitness testing, health screenings, cholesterol and bone density tests, wellness information and resources, and referrals to local fitness classes. Healthful snacks and water will also be available.

Participants in previous health and fitness expos have indicated they benefited by being able to improve their physical and mental well-being. You too will learn the benefits of regular activity and strength training. Studies have shown that lack of physical activity, not aging by itself, accounts for most loss of strength and muscle tone. Studies also have proven that exercise, particularly strength training, can help older people feel better, improve mood, relieve depression and even help prevent or delay certain diseases and disabilities.

Free tests and screenings at the Senior Health & Fitness Expo include:

• Fitness-testing stations to measure body strength, flexibility and balance, aerobic endurance, body mass index (percentage of body fat), height, weight, and agility, and a review with a fitness expert to create an appropriate exercise plan.
• Health screenings for bone density, cholesterol testing (testing will be done for the first 100 people to sign up on site; fasting is required), oral health, skin disorders, and more.
• Information tables where you can learn about community health resource agencies that serve the senior population .You will also learn about your own health and other health-related issues such as diabetes, assertive devices, and prescription interactions. You will have an opportunity to seek advice from a registered dietician and a pharmacist (please bring list of medications).

Blood Pressure Check by Sansum-Santa Barbara Medical Foundation Clinic	Fitness testing - Lompoc Hospital
Chiropractic Screening- Jim Hall	Hi-Cap & Dr. Saunders

The expo is sponsored by the Active Aging Task Force of Santa Barbara County, a volunteer group of many community agencies including Allan Hancock College's Noncredit Education & Community Programs, the Area Agency on Aging, Lompoc Hospital, and the City of Lompoc Recreation & Parks Department. Other expo sponsors include the American Association of Retired Persons, Adult & Aging Network, Sansum-Santa Barbara Medical Foundation Clinic,

Lompoc Valley Community Center, and the Santa Barbara County Public Health Department.

To register, complete the registration form in the spring SPECTRUM schedule of Noncredit Education & Community Programs, available at all campuses, or visit bldg. T on the Santa Maria campus. Yellow flyers are also available at various community locations. Simply fill out the registration information and mail. You also may register at the door on the day of the event. No parking permits will be required that day.

For more information on registration, call Sue Slavens at the Lompoc Valley Community Center at 735-3001.

Maxium Health Care

Blood Pressure Check by Sansum-Santa Barbara Medical Foundation Clinic

LOMPOC PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT 125 W. Walnut Ave. Lompoc, California 93436 Phone: 805-875-8100 Fax: 805-736-5195