Senior Star at Elmore Place Hosts Second Annual Community He

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Popular event partners senior living community with local wellness organizations As part of an ongoing wellness initiative, Senior Star at Elmore Place is, once again, teaming up with several QuadCity wellness partners to provide free health screenings for residents age 50-plus from 1 to 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 23 in its Independent living building at 4502 Elmore Avenue, Davenport. Following the success of last year’s inaugural health fair, Senior Star is thrilled to be able to offer this event for a second time featuring tests and information booths that include: • Information by Genesis Health Systems • Information by the American Heart Association • Hearing aide checks by Parker Audiology • Blood pressure checks and balance checks by Gentiva • Grip testing by Manor Care • Blood glucose, body composition and blood pressure tests byWalgreens • Nutrition information and samples by Hy-Vee • Spinal screening by Nelson Chiropractic • Tours and information about retirement living by Senior Star at Elmore Place With theirproactive initiative to helping meet residents’ health and safety needs, Senior Star continues tooffer meaningful and innovative resources … not only affecting their residents and families but also reaching the Greater Quad Cities community. “We are pleased to be able to provide these free screenings from such high-quality health partners in the Greater Quad Cities community to our neighbors age 50 and above,” said Marc Strohschein, executive director of Senior Star at Elmore Place. “Focusing on living well is an essential aspect of our philosophy so being able to share these important health resources will benefit many people.” In addition to the health services, the eventwill also include several door prizes and light refreshments. All tests and screenings are provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Those attending who would like to donate blood can alsomake a contribution through Mississippi Valley Blood.