AARP And Cleveland VA Hosting First Ever Event Focused On The Needs Of Veterans And Their Family Caregivers On Saturday, November 12

First Annual AARP Information and Resource Fair wants to make sure Veterans and their Caregivers have access to resources that help them live a healthy life

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AARP Ohio

Nov 11, 2016, 03:01 ET

PARMA, Ohio, Nov. 11, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- On Saturday, November 12 AARP Ohio and the VA are hosting a free information and resource fair for veterans of any age, their family members, and caregivers.

Saturday, November 12, 2016
from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
VA Outpatient Clinic
8787 Brookpark Road
Parma, OH 44129

Our veterans have served our country with pride, and AARP Ohio is proud to host our first Caring for Veterans and Their Caregivers information and resource fair with the Cleveland VA. We want to ensure that veterans and their caregivers have access to resources that help them live a healthy life.

From 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, the resource fair will include representatives from several departments within the VA, caregiving resources from AARP Ohio, and community support organizations. Walgreens will be on hand to provide free flu shots for all attendees.

At 10:00 am and 12:00 noon, VA's National Program Manager for Purchased Care, Christopher Esmurdoc, LISW-S will present information. He will be joined by Major General Tony Taguba, US Army, Retired. Their presentation will focus on caring for veterans and their caregivers and will answer questions. All Vietnam Veterans in attendance will be invited to participate in an Honor Pinning to commemorate the 50^th Anniversary of the United States Armed Forces Vietnam War.

The event is free and includes lunch for attendees who have registered.
To register for this event, please call 1-877-926-8300.

About AARP
AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization, with a membership of nearly 38 million, that helps people turn their goals and dreams into real possibilities, strengthens communities and fights for the issues that matter most to families such as healthcare, employment and income security, retirement planning, affordable utilities and protection from financial abuse. We advocate for individuals in the marketplace by selecting products and services of high quality and value to carry the AARP name as well as help our members obtain discounts on a wide range of products, travel, and services. A trusted source for lifestyle tips, news and educational information, AARP produces AARP The Magazine, the world's largest circulation magazine; AARP Bulletin; www.aarp.org; AARP TV & Radio; AARP Books; and AARP en Español, a Spanish-language website addressing the interests and needs of Hispanics. AARP does not endorse candidates for public office or make contributions to political campaigns or candidates. The AARP Foundation is an affiliated charity that provides security, protection, and empowerment to older persons in need with support from thousands of volunteers, donors, and sponsors. AARP has staffed offices in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Learn more at www.aarp.org.

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