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Caregiver Expo

Are you concerned about your aging parents? Is a relative, neighbor, or friend counting on you for care and assistance?

The Area Agency on Aging 1-B (AAA 1-B) is hosting its 14th Annual Solutions for Family Caregivers Expo on Saturday, October 12, 2013 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, Michigan. This free event provides information and resources to people who are caring for an aging or disabled family member or friend.

This year’s Expo includes 12 expert presentations (Visit  http://www.aaa1b.com/news-events/14th-annual/presentation-schedule/ for details).  More than 120 exhibitors will be on site displaying and demonstrating products and services for caregivers. The AAA 1-B’s Resource Specialists and trained Medicare and Medicaid Assistance Program (MMAP) volunteers will be available all day at the “Ask The Resource Specialist” booth answering questions on Medicare, Medicaid, providing information on transportation options, in home services, and providing access to local resources.

Complimentary morning refreshments will be provided. Snacks will be available in the afternoon on a cash and carry basis. Caregiver will also have the chance to win door prizes and giveaways.

It’s FREE, it’s all under one roof and you won’t want to miss it!

For more information, call the Area Agency on Aging 1-B at 800 – 852 - 7795, or visit the website at www.aaa1b.com

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