by Jason AllentoffThe Healthcare Institute of New Jersey brings the community together for a special wellness fair this Monday, April 13th in Berkeley Township where a wide variety of issues will be discussed.
A slew of special guests will be in attendance including 3rd District Congressman John Adler, Berkeley Township Mayor Jason Varano and Jane Maloney of the Ocean County Office of Senior Services.
Hollie Gilroy, a spokesperson with The Healthcare Institute of New Jersey, says the goal is to bring professional expertise directly to local residents and a lot of advances in the medical field have changed things for the better. She says "technology, better medicine is helping people live longer, better lives and the senior population in particular is very astute when it comes to learning about new ways of treating ailments."
Attendees will be able to learn more about cholesterol health, glucose, blood pressure and ways they can extend their lives through diet and exercise. A variety of screenings will also take place including body mass index readings and sugar levels.
During the discussion on ways to live longer, officials will talk about changing you behaviors and attitudes on certain subjects - for example, smoking. Gilroy says sometimes health and medical situations force you to change your habits. Gilroy says "the experts say that it takes on average about three weeks to adopt a new behavior, so it's not as painful as you think."
To date, about 150 people have pre-registered for the program. Reserve your seat by calling 908-212-0333. The fair takes place at the Holiday City at Berkeley Clubhouse 2 from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m.
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