BEVERLY HILLS—The 10th Annual Senior Adult Health Fair will take place at the Roxbury Park Community Center on Monday, September 21 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 

The free annual event, themed “Focus On Yourself” this year, is sponsored by the City of Beverly Hills Community Services Department and Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. According to a press release from the City of Beverly Hills, adults aged 55 and over will be able to receive free medical screenings for various health conditions, services and information booths from over 25 different vendors and health agencies. It will also be an opportunity for seniors to learn more about recent updates and advances within the medical and health communities.

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center is a non-profit hospital with over 10,000 employees and 2,000 volunteers.
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center is a non-profit hospital with over 10,000 employees and 2,000 volunteers.

New organizations that will be present this year include Blue Shield of California, CareMore, 1 Heart Caregiver Services and California Telephone Access Program.  A new Skin Cancer Assessment will also be available.

Last year, the City of Beverly Hills estimated that the event drew over 400 seniors, caregivers and families.

Those caring for or responsible for aging adults and seniors are also encouraged to attend, as they might find much of the information that will be disseminated useful.

The City of Beverly Hills Community Services put on a Thanksgiving senior lunch in 2012.
The City of Beverly Hills Community Services put on a Thanksgiving senior lunch in 2012.

A complimentary boxed lunch will be provided to all those in attendance. For further information about the event, please call (310) 285-6840.

The City of Beverly Hills Community Services Department also offers a wide array of social programs and events for seniors, including art classes, computer classes, yoga, library services and group excursions.

For more information on these programs, visit http://www.beverlyhills.org/living/seniorprogramsandevents/.