Every year in the United States, over 3.6 million adults reach the age of 65.  The percentage of Americans aged 65 and older will reach 18 percent by the year 2030.  Baby boomers and senior adults represent one of the fastest growing demographics in the U.S.

With this in mind, the St. Louis Jewish Light will hold its third annual Primetime Expo, Better Living for Baby Boomers & Senior Adults from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 27 at the Jewish Community Center’s Staenberg Family Complex, 2 Millstone Campus Drive in Creve Coeur. The event is free and open to the public.  Complete details on the day’s events and exhibitors can be found at www.stljewishlight.com/primetime. 

New this year, the Light has partnered with the St. Louis Jewish Book Festival to bring Dr. Arthur Agatston to the Expo as its keynote speaker.  Dr. Agatston is a world-renowned cardiologist and author of the South Beach Diet books.  He will speak about his new book, The South Beach Diet Gluten Solution as well as provide tips on healthy and active aging.  He will take audience questions following his remarks.  Books will be available for purchase.

 This year’s Expo is presented by Rick Salus of the Berg-Salus Wealth Management Group of Wells Fargo Advisors.  In addition to Agatston, Primetime Expo will feature over 70 exhibitors representing area businesses who cater to boomers, seniors and their families.  CVS, a sponsor of the event, will be providing flu shots. 

Primetime Expo features an array of exhibits designed to educate baby boomers, senior adults and their families on products, services and activities that will enhance their quality of life and retirement years.  Attendees can expect to see exhibitors featuring health and wellness, wealth management, banks and finance, home improvement, senior living, in-home care, insurance, real estate, restaurants, medical and health professionals, burial needs, tax planning, memory care, in-home water systems, cosmetic improvements and other retail. 

“Primetime Expo represents an terrific opportunity for baby boomers, their parents and other senior adults to learn more about what they need to know about available services and products directly targeted to their demographic all in one location,” said Larry Levin, Publisher and CEO of the Jewish Light.

This year’s partnership with the St. Louis Jewish Book Festival to bring Agatston to the event will provide even more information relating to active and healthy aging.