Touching Hearts at Home to host free Community Health Fair benefiting ElderCare of Alachua County
Press release from Touching Hearts at Home
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Touching Hearts at Home will host its 2026 Community Health Fair THIS Friday, September 18, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Senior Recreation Center (5701 N.W. 34th Blvd).
The complimentary event is free and open to the public. It will bring together local healthcare providers, senior service organizations, and community partners to connect seniors and their families with valuable health information, resources, and services in one convenient location.
The event will also benefit ElderCare of Alachua County, with each participating vendor making a $100 donation to support ElderCare and the important programs and services it provides to local seniors.
“As an award-winning, family-owned home care agency, we see every day how important education, prevention, and access to trusted resources are in helping seniors remain safe, healthy, and independent,” said Christina M. Ramos, Executive Director of Touching Hearts at Home. “Our Touching Hearts at Home Community Health Fair allows us to bring those resources together under one roof while also giving back to ElderCare of Alachua County and the seniors they serve.”
The Touching Hearts at Home Community Health Fair will feature:
- Local healthcare providers and senior-service organizations
- Community resources for seniors, caregivers, and families
- Complimentary health and wellness screenings
- Senior health, safety, and fall-prevention resources
- Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, and healthy-aging education
- Giveaways, educational materials, and raffles
- Opportunities to speak one-on-one with local professionals
- …And more!
This annual Community Health Fair is part of Touching Hearts at Home’s ongoing commitment to supporting seniors throughout North Central Florida through exceptional in-home care, education, advocacy, and community engagement.
This event is FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.