A steady flow of people filled the Point Edward Arena for the Age-Friendly Expo Wednesday.
It had over 100 exhibitors, live music, and giveaways.
Mahesh Dattani, who decided to attend the event after his wife told him about it.
He said one of the concerns he has is housing.
"We have to find people to help find accommodations and reasonable rent because that is the most challenging thing we are facing," Dattani said.
While talking to different vendors he learned he doesn't have to leave his home for a variety of services.
"A lot of places you can stay in your own home but services are still available where people can come and help you out at home," Dattani said. "If you can manage to do it at home it's much cheaper too."
Meanwhile, Mel Smith decided to check out the event and also support the Order of the Eastern Star, which she is a part of.
She said her concerns for seniors are housing, food security and access to medical care.
"Seniors have a lot of challenges these days especially with the economy the way it is and cut backs," Smith said. "The fact the you see seniors at the food bank is rather disturbing because they work their entire lives and here they are having to ask for help."
Smith made multiple walk throughs during the expo.
She said she was open to learning about new services.
"There is so much to see, so it is hard to take everything in, in one pass you kind of have to wander," Smith said.
Dattani and Smith agree having an event like the expo is a great idea and a way to bring people together.
Some of the vendors included hearing services, mental health services and mobile nursing.