(Westlake) Learn more about taking care of your health and that of your loved ones at Westlake Porter Public Library’s annual health fair on Saturday, November 2 from 1-4 p.m. The fair will include health screenings, health programs, information from various health groups, and a prize drawing.
“Harmonizing Mind and Body: The Power of Sound Frequencies and Meditation” will take place from 1-2 p.m. Yoga teacher and Yogi’s Karma owner Crissy Stelmaschuk will give participants a unique and insightful look at the beneficial effects sound frequencies and meditation can have on us. Following the discussion, attendees will be guided through a brief meditation accompanied by a sound bath. From 2:30-3:30 p.m. a representative from the Alzheimer’s Association will explore how communication takes place when someone has Alzheimer’s Disease in “Alzheimer’s Disease: Effective Communication Strategies.” Registration is required for both programs – please visit westlakelibrary.org/events for additional information.
Available health screenings will include vision screenings, hearing screenings, and blood pressure & stroke risk assessments. All screenings will be done on a drop-in basis – no registration necessary. In addition to the screenings several area health-related organizations will be on hand to meet and talk with attendees. Organizations committed at print time include:
- ADAMHS Board of Cuyahoga County
- APDS Clinical Educator (Activated P13K Delta Syndrome)
- Asian Services in Action
- Care Patrol of Northeast Ohio
- Cleveland Sight Center
- Farrell Foundation
- National Alliance on Mental Illness – Greater Cleveland
- Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program (Medicare Q & A)
- Vivid Chiropractic
- Westlake Recreation Center, and more
In addition to the program, screenings and health organizations, attendees will also have an opportunity to register to win a Fitbit Activity Tracker.
For updated Health Fair information please visit the library’s website (westlakelibrary.org) or follow the library on Facebook or Instagram.
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