Hundreds of Santa Cruz-area seniors recently attended the 12th annual Senior Health Fair, hosted by the Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center (SMSC) of the Palo Alto Medical Foundation (PAMF), to receive health information, screening exams and other care they might not otherwise receive.

"It is very important for seniors to maintain a healthy lifestyle and receive regular health screenings," David Sofen, M.D., regional medical director at PAMF Santa Cruz, says. "The Senior Health Fair has been instrumental in providing just such an opportunity for the seniors in our community for many years."

The Senior Health Fair—which PAMF cosponsors with the Santa Cruz Parks and Recreation Department—offers multiple free health-screening exams and monitoring for diabetes, cholesterol, blood pressure, dental hygiene, skin disorders, bone density, glaucoma, hearing and other health issues. Getting all of these services in one place is a convenience for seniors who often have a difficult time getting around to multiple medical appointments, and a real help for those living on a fixed income.

Approximately 30 local organizations were represented at the event, where booths were set up for seniors to stop by and get more information about resources available to them in the community.
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