Pasadena Senior Center (Photo – PSC)
The Pasadena Senior Center will host a special event for older adults affected by the Eaton Fire on January 17.
By News Desk
During this essential gathering, the Pasadena Senior Center will offer a variety of free health services including glucose tolerance tests, blood pressure measurements, and hearing tests. These services aim to provide crucial health insights and support to the senior community in the aftermath of the Eaton Fire.
Kathy Eastwood, RN from Huntington Health, along with Dr. Laura Mosqueda, a geriatrician at Keck Medicine, and Dr. Anthony Hou, a geriatrician from Kaiser Permanente, will conduct health assessments and respond to any medical inquiries from attendees. Their expertise in geriatric health ensures that attendees receive top-notch advice and care.
In addition to health services, the event will offer fresh fruits and vegetables, water, hygiene products, and other food items, catering to the basic needs of the attendees. The Pasadena Senior Center emphasizes the importance of not only addressing immediate health concerns but also the general well-being of those affected by the Eaton Fire.
“We have been working around the clock to contact older adults to assess the needs they are facing,” said Executive Director Akila Gibbs. “We will have on hand a lot of important information to pass out to attendees,” Gibbs added, highlighting the Center’s proactive approach in providing assistance and information to the community.
Since the Eaton Fire, the Pasadena Senior Center has been in touch with more than 2,000 seniors, making wellness calls and responding to numerous inquiries. The Center expresses deep concern for seniors who frequented the Altadena Senior Center, which burned down, and invites them to join the upcoming event and lunch gatherings as part of their outreach and support efforts.
The Pasadena Senior Center’s initiative serves as a beacon of hope and resilience, offering a space for healing, health assessment, and community support in the wake of the Eaton Fire. The Center encourages all eligible older adults to attend and benefit from the variety of resources available on Friday.
Post-Eaton Fire Health Fair January 17, 2025 9:00 am - 11:00 am Location Pasadena Senior Center 85 East Holly Street Pasadena, CA 91103
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