North Oaks to Host Healthy Aging Fair Friday, Dec. 5

Join North Oaks Health System on Friday, Dec. 5, from 8:30 am to noon for a Healthy Aging Fair dedicated to helping adults stay active, informed and connected.

The fair will take place in the E. Brent Dufreche Conference Center, located within North Oaks Diagnostic Center (Building 1) at 15837 Paul Vega, MD, Dr. on the North Oaks Medical Center campus in Hammond. Register here.

“Healthy aging is about more than living longer—it’s about living better,” asserts Rami Nelson, DNP, MSN, RN, CPHQ, LSSBB, Chief Quality and Health Equity Officer for North Oaks Health System. “This fair will give members of our community the chance to access expert advice, practical tools and supportive resources to thrive at any age.”

Throughout the morning, participants will hear from expert speakers, including North Oaks Case Management Director Jason Lindsey, Pharmacist Jamie Covington, Geriatrician Abir Abdo, MD, and Physical Therapists Brad Michelli and Ana Penton. Topics of discussion will range from medication management and mobility to mental wellness and what matters most in aging well. Free health screenings for blood pressure, diabetes risk, heart health and fall prevention will be offered to help attendees take proactive steps toward better well-being.

In addition to resources available through North Oaks Health System, guests will have the opportunity to browse vendor booths offering valuable information and giveaways that support healthy aging. Community vendors scheduled to attend include: At Home Healthcare, Burns Estate Planning & Wealth Advisors, Bath Fitter, DuraMed, Inc., Egan-Ochsner Home Health Northshore, Hangar Clinic, Harry McKneely & Son, Home Instead, LOPA, Louisiana Healthcare Connections, North Oaks Hospice, Modern Home Health & Hospice, National Alliance on Mental Illness-Southeast Louisiana, North Cypress Fitness, Peoples Health, Southeast Louisiana Home Health, Wellcare and WS Audiology.