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If you’re an older adult, a caregiver or a family member trying to figure out what help is available in Kalamazoo County, you can spend a lot of time searching for answers. The Senior Expo aims to make that easier — bringing more than 150 organizations under one roof Oct. 6 so people can find information, ask questions and connect face-to-face with the services they need.
“The purpose is a one-stop shop for older adults and caregivers to find information and resources here in Kalamazoo County,” says Don Saldia, division manager for the Kalamazoo County Area Agency on Aging, which sponsors the expo. “There is so much value in having some face-to-face conversation with the many organizations here that support older adults.”
The free event, now a quarter-century old, will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Expo Center, 2900 Lake St. in Kalamazoo. It is funded by the county Senior Millage, which supports services that provide alternatives to long-term care facilities, promote independence, and ensure seniors’ access to helpful resources…