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will provide attendees an opportunity to speak with numerous candidates. Caregivers can also benefit greatly from senior expo events. Caregivers may not know all of the services that are available, so it’s really beneficial for those who are caring for seniors as they navigate the aging process. You can be surprised what services are out there. Younger generations do not realize that aging has many benefits and is not something to be feared. In fact, to showcase the fun and unique benefits of be- coming a senior citizen, the Senior Citizen Fair & Expo invites you to see what today’s senior has available to them. Rather than weak and feeble, today’s senior citizen just might surprise you. Did you know: More than 10,000 “baby boomers” turn 65- years-old every day Senior citizens are the fastest growing de- mographic group on social media platforms. Recent studies show that more than half of all U.S. seniors are active online, and more than one-third are on Facebook and other social media websites. Older adults aged 85 and up are the fastest growing age group in the country. · There are more than 55,000 seniors over age 100, and by 2050 the number of “centenarians” is expected to top 600,000. This is roughly the population of Vermont. There are more than 11,400 senior centers across the country that together serve more than 1 million older adults every day. The average age of a senior center participant is 75. Nearly half of all seniors volunteer in some capacity. About 65 percent of all “baby boomers” say they plan to work past age 65. Studies show that physical activity can slow the elder aging process. A recent survey found that at least 70 per- cent of all seniors are still sexually active, and that they reported being just as satis- fied, sometimes more satisfied, than when they were younger. The WRJW Senior Citizen Fair & Expo will be held one day only, Saturday, June 3rd at the Picayune Memorial High School’s Kelly Wise Gymnasium. Doors are open from 8 a.m. until 12 noon. There is no charge for admission or parking for this event. In addition to products and services on display, there will be many free health screenings including blood pressure and spinal screenings. These free health screenings are a big help to the seniors who attend. Stay for lunch! A concession stand, staffed by the Picayune Maroon Tide softball team, will be selling concessions for attendees to enjoy. This team part- ners with WRJW Radio each year to help set up the Senior Citizens Fair & Expo. As a certified retirement community, WRJW knows that senior citizens are an important part of our town. In recognition of the outstanding seniors who serve our local area, WRJW established the Senior Citizen of the Year award that will be recognized at the expo. This person is selected from the list of nomi- nees based on community service. Don’t miss this year’s presentation of the WRJW Senior Citizen of the Year! Get a group of seniors to- gether and come to the WRJW Senior Citizen Fair & Expo this year! Booth spaces fill up quickly. If you own a business that would like to participate in the annual WRJW Senior Citizen Fair & Expo, please contact WRJW Radio for more details. Please call 601-798-4835 or email info@wrjwradio.com . www.southernsenior.info 13