June 1, 2025
From the Pickerington Area Chamber of Commerce
Are you caring for a loved one and are confused, overwhelmed, and uncertain about how to navigate the obstacles and get the answers you need, or are you just plain burned out? Are you looking to downsize your living environment but are impeded by the sheer volume of “stuff” standing in the way? And do you need to find advice and free services to live your best life and bring peace of mind to yourself and your family?
The Pickerington Area Chamber’s Downsizing & Senior Care Expo, presented by Mount Carmel Health System and Dwayne R. Spence Funeral Home & Advanced Planning, is Saturday, June 21, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., and is free for you to attend. This year, the event is going to be held at Grace Fellowship’s new event space at 1449 Refugee Rd. The Expo features 35+ vendors that serve the senior and caregiver population. The first 100 attendees will receive a free sack lunch, courtesy of The Senior Hub: Meals on Wheels.
This interactive and dynamic event will include screenings (including hearing and eyesight), demos (including chair volleyball, pickleball, and cardio drumming), and a Caregiver Corner with free massages.
In the nearby classroom, sponsored by Right at Home, the event will feature eight different educational/informative sessions from helpful experts every 30 minutes, including a panel of experts on senior care and services with an opportunity for Q&A. Info sessions will run from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Click here for the session topics and schedule.
In addition to free admission, visitors will also receive free raffle entry for a $500 Kroger Gift Card from Susie Braskett, Coldwell Banker Realty; a $500 Visa Gift Card from Bath Masters; and a $250 Giant Eagle Gift Card from HearingLife.
Bring old prescription glasses to donate at the Lions Club table and get a raffle ticket for each pair you donate for their gift card raffle.
For more information, go to www.pickeringtonchamber.com/seniors or call (614) 837-1958. To obtain vendor space, email events@pickeringtonchamber.com or call the same number.
Info Session Schedule:
10:00 AM – Downsizing/Declutter Tips – Redbud Commons/Treplus Communities
Discover practical tips and resources to assist in downsizing and reducing clutter in our lives.
10:30 AM – Senior Living 101 – Oasis Senior Advisors
Learn the pros and cons of senior living in various capacities, including staying in your own home, independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing homes, and continuing care retirement communities.
11:00 AM – Medicare 101 – Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program (OSHIIP)
Learn about Medicare, Medicare prescription drug coverage, Medicare Advantage options, Medicare supplement insurance, long-term care insurance, and more.
11:30 – How to Communicate with (and Understand) Health Providers (for Caregivers & Patients) – Violet Township Fire Department
Does it feel like your healthcare providers speak a different language? Learn how to communicate your needs/concerns or the needs/concerns of a loved one, learn how to better interpret the directives and info provided, and learn how to read and understand reports, discharge papers, and other medical lingo.
12:00 PM – Advanced Planning – Dwayne R. Spence Funeral Home/Advanced Planning
Learn about funeral planning and funding—how it works, why it’s important, and how it benefits you and your family.
12:30 PM – Estate Planning/Probate – Stebelton Snider Legal Services
Estate planning is about more than a will. Protect your assets/your family’s assets through wealth preservation, inheritance, and business planning strategies.
1:00 PM – Open Forum Q&A Panel
Didn’t get all of your questions answered? Come to this session for an open forum Q&A with representatives from The Senior Hub/Meals on Wheels, Fairfield Co. 2-1-1, and, Violet Township Fire Department
1:30 PM – Medication Safety for Older Adults – Pickerington Pharmacy/Freedom Pharmacy
Help loved ones manage prescriptions and medications and prevent accidental drug misuse, and learn how to interact with your doctor and pharmacist.
