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Middletown, Del. —
Residents who live in Middletown’s two active-adult communities, Spring Arbor and Spring Mill, took some time out of their day March 29 to learn about local options when it comes to their healthcare.
Kathy Dahle, a Spring Arbor resident, organized the community’s first active adult health fair for the two communities as a way to educate her neighbors and bring the providers to them.
“Most of our residents are from outside of Delaware, so nobody knows what’s available to them,” she said. “This is their chance to find out.”
Representatives from various organizations were on hand during the fair to answer questions and pitch their services. Industries represented included pediatry, dentistry, optometry, physical therapy, chiropractic, hospice, pharmaceuticals, wound care and others.
Dahle said she specifically only chose one provider from each industry to avoid competition.
Residents, all above the age of 55, also received free blood pressure, bone density and diabetes testing.
After receiving their testing, attendees received a complimentary ice cream cone from Bruster’s Homemade Ice Cream.
“I thought this was great,” said Springmill resident June Stemmle. “I learned some things about healthcare that I didn’t even realize we had locally.”
Stemmle said she was appreciative that organizers extended the invitation to other community as well.
“I was so delighted to see a number of Spring Millers take advantage of it.”
The event, which took place at the Spring Arbor Clubhouse, is just the first of many, said Dahle. She has already begun plans for a fall fair in October.
“We are going to do it again,” she said. “We’ll have other providers come out, and I’m hoping that flu shots will be given.”
Spring Arbor resident Dotty Lucina said she was happy with the turnout and applauded Dahle for her efforts.
“It’s always a lot of work planning these events,” she said. “This is a great community. We have a lot of fun.”
Residents who live in Middletown’s two active-adult communities, Spring Arbor and Spring Mill, took some time out of their day March 29 to learn about local options when it comes to their healthcare.
Kathy Dahle, a Spring Arbor resident, organized the community’s first active adult health fair for the two communities as a way to educate her neighbors and bring the providers to them.
“Most of our residents are from outside of Delaware, so nobody knows what’s available to them,” she said. “This is their chance to find out.”
Representatives from various organizations were on hand during the fair to answer questions and pitch their services. Industries represented included pediatry, dentistry, optometry, physical therapy, chiropractic, hospice, pharmaceuticals, wound care and others.
Dahle said she specifically only chose one provider from each industry to avoid competition.
Residents, all above the age of 55, also received free blood pressure, bone density and diabetes testing.
After receiving their testing, attendees received a complimentary ice cream cone from Bruster’s Homemade Ice Cream.
“I thought this was great,” said Springmill resident June Stemmle. “I learned some things about healthcare that I didn’t even realize we had locally.”
Stemmle said she was appreciative that organizers extended the invitation to other community as well.
“I was so delighted to see a number of Spring Millers take advantage of it.”
The event, which took place at the Spring Arbor Clubhouse, is just the first of many, said Dahle. She has already begun plans for a fall fair in October.
“We are going to do it again,” she said. “We’ll have other providers come out, and I’m hoping that flu shots will be given.”
Spring Arbor resident Dotty Lucina said she was happy with the turnout and applauded Dahle for her efforts.
“It’s always a lot of work planning these events,” she said. “This is a great community. We have a lot of fun.”
