CINCINNATI (WKRC) — Hundreds gathered at the Sharonville Convention Center for a health and retirement expo focused on promoting wellness and providing resources for healthy living.
The event featured a variety of services, from high-tech stroke recovery solutions to nutritional advice.
Kara Schnieder from Vivistim highlighted advancements in stroke recovery.
“We are now looking at our long-term stroke survivors and now looking at their arm and hand movement years after a stroke, but also restoring their quality of life as well,” said Schnieder.
Elizabeth Calvelage, a registered dietitian with Kroger Health, emphasized the importance of nutrition in a person’s health.
“Well, today, we’re actually going to be highlighting brain health as well as gut health,” said Calvelage.
Attendees participated in panel discussions on topics such as managing blood pressure and stress, which is crucial for stroke prevention. Dolores Crowley, a participant, found the event beneficial.
“It’s been quite beneficial because we get information to help seniors. Health information,” said Crowley.
Gwen Starks, another attendee, expressed her enthusiasm for the event.
“It’s very exciting here. We’re collecting a lot of good information, so I’m loving it,” said Starks.
The expo also addressed the needs of aging individuals and veterans. Alicia Reid from Starpoint Home Care noted the importance of caregivers.
“A lot of people only get to see the caregivers, so sometimes, they don’t have family, so when they see a caregiver, it’s just like having a companion,” said Reid.
Michael Milam, the Department of Ohio State Commander for the Veterans of Foreign Wars, discussed challenges veterans face.
“I think the biggest challenge is getting from the military life to the civilian life, getting a job, moving forward,” said Milam.
Sherry Hughes from Cincinnati Cancer Advisors shared the organization’s mission.
“We provide free second opinions, genetic testing, counseling, patient navigation financially, referrals, and a suite of services for those who are diagnosed with cancer here in the Tri-State area,” said Hughes
For those who missed the event, a health show is scheduled for July 6, offering more information on the panels and resources discussed.
