Welcome!

The Live Well Age Well Expo works with local and statewide agencies, businesses and organizations to provide services and information for older adults to enhance their independence, dignity, choice and individual well being. All proceeds from the event go directly to The Cascades West Senior Services Foundation, which funds essential programs for older adults in Linn, Benton and Lincoln Counties, including Senior Meals/Meals on Wheels, In-Home Care Services and Senior Companion Services.

Presentations    Demonstrations
Free Health Screenings
Music    Quilts
Our Fine Sponsors    Our Fabulous Vendors

Don't miss your free chair massage!  
Quilt Show  
by Quilts from Caring Hands

 
Since its inception in 1990, QCH has given away over 7000 quilts. In the past few years, QCH has averaged 475+ quilts a year. The primary purpose of Quilts from Caring Hands is to make quilts for children-at-risk - the homeless, those in foster care, drug addicted, HIV positive, visually impaired, abused, as well as infants of teen mothers. Each quilt they make for a child is unique. 

New updates frequently! See you May 19th!

10:00 AM
Dr. Kevin Cuccaro, D.O.
From The Corvallis Clinic, speaking about pain management

11:00 AM
Denise Soto
From the Soto Law Firm, PC
Join Denise for a free presentation on legal issues associated with disability and aging. Learn how specific legal documents such as powers of attorney, wills and trusts can help or hinder you. Learn legal tips on what you or your care givers shouldn't do, as well as what you should do. If time allows, a brief discussion of guardianships and conservatorships will also be covered.

12:00 Noon
Samaritan Sleep Center with Dr. Mari Golder
Having trouble sleeping? The Samaritan Sleep Center’s expert staff will discuss common sleep issues for aging adults, including sleep apnea and what you can do to help get a quality night’s rest.

1:00 PM
Laughter Yoga with Valerie Adair
This presentation will include a brief history of Laughter Yoga and laughter exercises interspersed with deep breathing exercises. This fun session will also include a laughter meditation followed by a guided relaxation meditation. 

2:00 PM
Samaritan Nutrition Services with Athena Nofziger
Presenting information on healthy eating and nutrition.

The OSU Master Gardeners will be on hand all day fielding questions at their demo garden behind the Expo building. Entomologist (bug specialist) Rich Little will be in the demo garden from 10:00-noon and 1:00-2:00 to discuss bees and how to maintain a mason bee box, an example of which they have at the demo garden.

Corvallis magician Steve Peterson will be strolling around the Expo beginning at 12:00 Noon, mystifying you with Minor Miracles right before your eyes.

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Shodo with Dr. George Norek
Join us for Japanese Calligraphy and go home with a personalized souvenir!

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Wendy McCoy and The GSD Gang, with the Welcome Waggers
The Welcome Waggers, a local volunteer therapy dog group, will take the demo stage to discuss and interact with their therapy dogs. They will be talking about the differences between "therapy dogs" and "service dogs", what makes a good therapy dog, training tips, and answering any questions.

10:00 AM
The Corvallis Belly Dance Performance Guild
The Corvallis Belly Dance Performance Guild (CBDPG) is a not-for-profit organization of performers, musicians, students and supporters of bellydance.

11:00 AM
The Feldenkrais Method with Christine Dopke, LMT
Come and try a mini-Feldenkrais lesson and experience for yourself this gentle method called Awareness Through Movement^®. Students report feeling more flexibility and less pain and an increased general ability to move with less effort. Whether you want to be more comfortable sitting at your computer, playing with your children and grandchildren, or performing a favorite pastime, these gentle lessons can improve your overall well being.

12:00 Noon
Albany Oregon International Folk Dancing
with Joyce Holcomb, BA, MS
You are welcome you to join us for folk dancing to a variety of music from around the world, presented by a recreational club that meets for dancing in Albany every Monday night. It is a lot of fun and good exercise too!
No partner necessary. 

1:00 PM
SamFit Exercise Demo
Samaritan Health Services’ 24-hour gym and fitness center, SamFit, will lead a one hour demo on adult exercise, stretching and overall health improvement that you can do in the safety and comfort of your own home. Certified personal trainer and health coach, Kylar Dunn, will lead the group exercise demo. Be sure to ask Kylar how you can get a FREE 1-week membership at SamFit for participating!

2:00 PM
The Timber Twirlers
Enjoy local square dancers strutting their stuff!

Free Health Screenings

• Samaritan will provide Body Mass Index (BMI) Health Screening

• Albany Hearing Aid Center will offer Video Otoscopic ear exams to check for obstructions to your ears

• Bring a list of your medications and supplements to get a free medication consultation from Rice's Pharmacy in collaboration with the OSU pharmacy students

• River View Family Eyecare will offer vision screenings.

• DoorStep Dental Hygiene will offer oral cancer screenings.

• Chiropractic physician, Dr. Kevin Ross, from Advanced Chiropractic Clinic will be performing MyoVision screenings. This screening tool uses surface electromyograpy (sEMG) technology to pinpoint areas of electrical activity in skeletal muscles. Upon completion of this screening, Dr. Ross will explain how chiropractic care may relieve any abnormalities detected in the screening. Participants will receive a print-out of their sEMG reading.