This fall, local seniors have an opportunity to visit a Senior Expo, where all kinds of resources will be showcased. I can guarantee there will be some display or resource that you’ve never thought of before. Maine Senior Guide, a great online resource for all things “senior,” is hosting and organizing two Senior Expos this season – the first is Wednesday, Sept. 10, at the York Legion Hall, York. The second is on Oct. 1 in Freeport.

In addition to displays and information booths, there will be speakers whose topics are relevant to elders and their families. The free expo opens at 9 a.m. in the main hall and speakers begin at 9:30 in the adjacent speaker’s gallery. All talks are free, with first-come seating.

Speakers and their topics include for the Sept. 10 expo are:

At 9:30 a.m., Cancer Care Center of York County’s Karen Pierce-Stewart will give tips for starting The Conversation, the talk you have with your adult children about your end-of-life wishes.

At 10:30 a.m., Chris Orestis from Life Care Funding will talk about the cost of long-term care. How can a life insurance policy be converted to pay for assisted living, home care, and other forms of long term care?

At 11:30 a.m., Dr. Peter Guay of Maine Medical Center’s Joint Replacement Center will talk about new knee replacement options and the latest trends in joint replacement in general. Guay, an orthopedic surgeon, has practiced for 25 years in Maine.

At 12:30 p.m., Amanda Poulin and Lisa Garneau, RN, diabetes educators from Novo Nordisk, will hold a one hour Diabetes Academy to review the basics of diabetes and diabetes management. From warning signs to treatments, they can answer questions and provide resource information.

At 1:30 p.m., Learn about the difference between blues and depression — learn strategies and tips for a healthier and happier you. Speaker Julie Ann Peterson, LCSW is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Outpatient Program Supervisor for Health Affiliates Maine.

At 2:30 p.m., Physical therapists from the Safe Strides Balance Program at Gentiva Home Healthcare will talk about falls and how to stay upright. Learn how practice and education can prevent falls. Learn how to modify your home to maximize safety and get some of the tools necessary to remain independent.

In the Maine Expo Hall, BoomerTECH Adventures will be offering a free TechTable to answer all questions about smartphones, tablets or other technology. Thomaston Auction Galleries will be providing antique appraisals ($5 per item) to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association.

Expo sponsors include the Maine Senior College Network, Life Care Funding, and Durgin Pines/Sentry Hill. The York Senior Expo is hosted by Maine Senior Guide, a free on-line resource of services and information for Maine’s seniors and their families.

Admission to the York Senior Expo is free. For more information, speaker and exhibitor listings, and a schedule, visit www.MaineSeniorGuide.com.

The Freeport Senior Expo will be held at the Hilton Garden Inn. There will be free flu shots, lots of speakers and many different exhibitors.

Kay Soldier welcomes reader ideas for column topics of interest to seniors. She can be reached by email at kso48@aol.com, or write to 114 Tandberg Trail, Windham, ME 04062.