PB nonprofit hosts free senior health expo

Pacific Beach Village, a new membership-based nonprofit, will host a free expo for seniors this Saturday, Nov. 7. The event, titled the Aging Well and Senior Expo, runs from 9 a.m. to noon at Kings Cross Church on Soledad Mountain Road. Admission is free for community members aged 55 and older.

The organization aims to help older residents maintain independence while staying connected to their neighborhood. Talia Herman, co-founder of PB Village, stated that the group was formed to ensure aging does not result in a loss of independence or social ties. Herman noted that Pacific Beach is a community where neighbors can support one another as they age.

The expo will feature 26 vendors offering services to the local community. Attendees can participate in mini-sessions and access resources for health, wellness, and daily living. Services range from home safety assessments and technology assistance to social activity programs.

The schedule includes three specific speaker segments. A family internist will discuss aging health from 9:30 to 10 a.m. A personal trainer will speak on strength training from 10:30 to 11 a.m. A final session from 11:15 to 11:45 a.m. will cover Medicare options.

PB Village is part of a national grassroots network known as the Village Movement, which includes more than 300 communities across the United States. In San Diego County, the network also includes locations in Encinitas and Tierrasanta. Herman described the initiative as a personal effort to help people remain in their homes and neighborhoods.

The nonprofit is currently in Phase 1 of its expansion. Herman said Phase 2 will focus on addressing transportation needs to help members access appointments and community activities. The organization is actively recruiting volunteers to assist with these services. Herman clarified that the group is distinct from a separate wellness initiative also named PB Village, which focuses on pickleball courts in California.

Census data cited by the source indicates that while 37% of Pacific Beach residents are between 25 and 34, another 34% are between 35 and 64. The group aged 45 to 64 represents 17% of the population, making it the second largest age demographic in the neighborhood.