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Baby Boomer Expo

Wednesday, October 10, 2012

Kamenetz Opens 25th Annual Senior/Baby Boomer Expo

The County Executive explains why seniors and caregivers should come to Timonium Wednesday and Thursday.

The Baltimore County Baby Boomer/Senior Expo is underway and Baltimore County's aging population is out in full force.  By noon, parking was at a premium at the Maryland State Fairgrounds where thousands perused the latest resources for senior citizens and caregivers at the 25th annual event. “It’s really really grown into one of the largest events of its kind, not only addressing outreach to seniors but also to caregivers and those entering close to retirement age,” County Executive Kevin Kamenetz said.  Kamenetz led the opening ceremonies at little before 1 p.m. Wednesday. The expo continues on to 6 p.m. on Wednesday and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Thursday. “We’re trying to get outreach to the senior community, let them know what services …

Tuesday, October 9, 2012

Baby Boomer/Senior Expo Celebrates Silver Anniversary

The annual expo—with over 250 exhibitors—takes place Wednesday and Thursday at the Maryland State Fairgrounds.

The Baby Boomer/Senior Expo is about more than just preparing for the twilight years. “It’s not about aging. It’s about living,” Debbie Orlove, community/business liaison in the Baltimore County Department of Aging, said. The 25th annual expo takes place Wednesday and Thursday at the Maryland State Fairgrounds, with the emphasis on providing products, resources and information for the county’s aging population. “It offers one-stop-shopping. It offers something for everyone. … You can find whatever you need,” Orlove said. “It could involve traveling It could involve volunteerism. It could involve lifelong learning. It could involve medical supplies. It’s all that and more.” The expo kicks off at 9 a.m. Wednesday in the Cow Palace at 2200 …

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