By Teri Williams
This was the topic for the 2015 Orcas Island Senior Faire. The annual event is geared to inform and share services available to seniors and their families on Orcas Island by bringing it all together under one roof. Add lunch prepared at the Senior Center and a three-piece band and you have an event to remember! I even saw a few people dancing, taking full advantage of live music and a break in the speakers.
My job was to distribute information and answer questions about Lahari.
I have to admit there was a lot of information to take in, people to connect with and thank-yous to acknowledge – Dennis King, Paul Losleben, Wendy Stephens and Jami Mitchell for putting this event together – and to the many Orcas volunteers, seniors, family members and caregivers who give unconditionally and support our wish to stay on the island we love.
Speakers delivered lots of information at the event.
Here is a list of the participants for this year and links to resources:
Medicare and You
Peggy Groundwater and Michael Moss, SHIBA; and Diane Linnell, DSHS
When Emergencies Happen
Mike Preysz, Orcas Island Fire and Rescue; Cindy McFreely, Airlift Northwest
Lions Mobility Assistance Equipment Loaner Program
Barbara Trunkey, Orcas Island Lions
The band entertained and even sparked some dancing.
Advance Directives
Libby Garcia, RN
EKG Baselines
Rita Harvey and crew, Orcas Island Fire and Rescue
Falls and Sprawls, How Not to Do It
Scott Heisinger, DTP, Orcas Island Physical Therapy
Aging in the Right Place
Dennis King, Lahari
Bringing Services into the Home
Didier Gincig, Hearts and Hands
Doug Schliebus, Orcas at Home
Caregiving on Orcas
Dennis King, Lahari
Caregiving Perspectives
Caregiving Panel, Lahari
