Every year, the Daily News brings together experts in a variety of fields to discuss important issues relating to health, longevity and improving the quality of life.
Age Well, Drive Smart –
Keys to Safe Driving
Waterfalls Room
Time: 9:30 – 10:15 am
Officer Leland Tang, Presented by the California Highway Patrol Senior Volunteer Program
Talking with an older family member about their driving is often difficult. Most of us put off that talk until the person’s driving has become what we believe to be dangerous. When driving stops mobility needs to continue, and senior drivers deserve counsel and assistance in looking for other options. The CHP developed this free Age Well, Drive Smart class that provides older drivers the tools to driving safer and driving longer. The class is a great way for our seniors to educate themselves, evaluate their driving abilities, and improve their driving skills.
California’s older driver population is numbering about 2.9 million today. It is estimated that there will be over four million residents age 65 and older in California by the year 2020. Knowing that much of this community still relies on driving as their primary means of transportation, which is why this program is so key. The program is supported by the Keeping Everyone Safe grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety.
The California Highway Patrol is an exhibitor at the expo.
Strategies for Selecting the Most Cost-Effective Medicare Supplement Plan
Room: Cascades Room
Time: 9:30 – 10:15 am
Paul Davis, Paul Davis Insurance Services
There are 11 different Medicare supplement plans available from dozens of carriers. In this session, Mr. Davis will cover the following:
• Should I join Medicare or stay on my Employer plan?
• Should I stay on my individual health plan or enroll in Medicare?
• Which Medicare supplement plan should I choose?
• When can I enroll on a guaranteed basis?
• How often should I shop coverage?
• What’s changing over the next few years?
• Do I need anything more than Medicare Parts A and B?
Paul Davis has been providing sound advice to his clients for over 33 years. He has been recognized as the best insurance agent by readers of the Los Angeles Daily News for the past 16 years. Paul is known for providing value to his clients with honesty and integrity. His knowledge of Medicare supplement plans and their nuance is exceptional.
Paul Davis Insurance Services is an exhibitor at the expo.
Dennis McCarthy – Author, Speaker and Daily News Columnist
Waterfalls Room
Time: 10:30 – 11:15 am
Dennis McCarthy, long time Los Angeles Daily News columnist, has spent his career talking to and writing about “the uncommon common man or woman.” He has won numerous awards for journalistic excellence from the industry’s top trade associations, including three awards for Best Local Columnist from the California Newspaper Publishers Association.
Dennis will entertain with fun and inspirational stories from interesting seniors he’s met that defy the word “aging.” He’ll also add some personal observations including saying goodbye to his “60’s” and welcoming his “70’s”. Dennis’ latest book Here’s to the Winners provides favorite stories from 30 years of talking to war vets, school teachers, cops, firefighters, nurses, social workers, barbers, bartenders and anybody else in town who could point him in the direction of a good human interest story. After his session, Dennis will have “Here’s to the Winners” available for purchase and signature.
Medicare 101: Understand The System, Lower Your Costs and Maximize Your Benefits
Room: Waterfalls Room
Time: 11:30 am – 12:15 pm
Presented by HealthCare Partners Medical Group
Steven Rukhman, Broker, Presley General Insurance Agency (PGIA)
Medicare can be confusing…different plans, lots of choices, annual changes… what does it all mean? In this seminar, we will review the Medicare system and then, learn how to get the most out of it. Just because your friends say they are on the best plan, does NOT mean it is ideal for you. Come learn how to increase your benefits, decrease your costs and have an advocate in your corner to coordinate your benefits and keep you ahead of the curve year after year.
Steven Rukhman is a local certified and licensed Medicare Insurance specialist. He represents the top Medicare Advantage and Prescription Drug Plans in Los Angeles County. Having worked with and helped hundreds of seniors, he can provide personal guidance in understanding your options. Steven can help you maximize your hard-earned Medicare benefits with a no cost, no obligation consultation.
HealthCare Partners Medical Group is a Sponsor at the expo.
Healthy Maturity Senior Exercise Demonstration
Room: Waterfalls Room
Time: 11:30 am – 12:15 pm
Presented by Valley Presbyterian Hospital
Staying physically active is critical as we mature. Valley Presbyterian Hospital is pleased to offer an exercise demonstration class. An instructor and class members will demonstrate this senior oriented exercise program which incorporates:
• Strength Building
• Balance
• Cardiovascular Endurance
• Flexibility
• Relaxation
• and much more!
These low impact classes are offered at Valley Presbyterian Hospital for free during the week. Participate in the demonstration and speak to an instructor or class member to find out more about this program.
Valley Presbyterian Hospital is a Sponsor at the expo.
Top 5 Aging Challenges and How to Avoid Them
Room: Cascades Room
Time: 12:30 – 1:15 pm
Michael Tehrani, MD, Board Certified Internal Medicine & Primary Care Provider, Brand New Day Health Plan
What is aging and how does aging occur? Aging is inevitable, but Healthy Aging is a choice. Dr. Tehrani will discuss what can be done to reduce the risks of the most prominent aging disorders: Cardiovascular Diseases, Arthritis, Cancer, Osteoporosis and Falls, and Vision and Hearing Loss.
Dr. Michael Tehrani, M.D, is a board-certified physician in California who has a passion for helping individuals age successfully through preventative, personalized healthcare. Currently, he works as an exclusive Brand New Day Primary Care Provider in Long Beach with a focus on creating robust preventative programs which has led to successful aging, longevity, and the achievement of excellent quality of life and health outcomes. He completed his undergraduate work at UCLA and graduated in Internal Medicine Residency at USC. He is also affiliated with The Memorial Systems at Long Beach as well as serves at the Post Hospital Management Medical Director at Brand New Day.
Brand New Day is a Sponsor at the expo.
“George Burns” – He’s BACK!
Waterfalls Room
Time: 1:30 – 2:15 pm
Duffy Hudson, Actor, Impersonator
“When I was a kid the Dead Sea was only sick…”
To know George Burns is to love George Burns. The cigar, the glasses, the wit and the kind Grandfather like image he projected in his later years, all found a way into our hearts, and many of us grew up with George as another member of the family. Join us on a stroll along nostalgia lane.
This one-man, musical, comedy performance of our beloved George Burns is sure to warm your heart and tickle your funny bone.
Duffy Hudson is an actor, director, writer, teacher and filmmaker. He has performed on and off Broadway, in film and television. He performs his several one-man shows all across the country and has been voted “Best One Man Show” 3 years in a row by the Los Angeles Daily News.