The Salt Lake Senior Expo is scheduled for Thursday and Friday, October 22-23, at the Mountain America Expo Center in Sandy. The Davis & Weber Senior Expo follows October 29-30 at Western Sports Park in Farmington, a new venue for the event. Both run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and are free to attend, according to KUTV. The expos are aimed at adults 55 and older, family caregivers and adult children helping aging parents.
The event marks a 26-year tradition in Utah, according to KUTV, which reports the expos bring hundreds of local experts and businesses together for adults 55 and older, family caregivers, and adult children helping aging parents. Seniors Blue Book Utah, which Troumbley leads and which produces the expos, co-hosted Utah's 2023 World Elder Abuse Awareness Day; Troumbley attended and spoke at the event after state officials logged over 4,000 Adult Protective Services mistreatment investigations in 2022, according to a proclamation detailed by Newswire.com, which notes Governor Spencer Cox issued the official recognition at the gathering.
Health services available at the expos
The event’s health offerings include screenings for blood pressure, blood sugar, spinal health and nervous system wellness, cognition, and oral health, according to KUTV. Attendees can also review their vaccine history and access shots for flu, COVID, pneumonia, RSV, shingles, hepatitis A and B, Tdap, MMR, HPV, and meningococcal disease. Bring an insurance card for vaccination services.
Dental On Location is handling the free oral health screenings on site. The mobile dental company serves more than 150 assisted living, memory care, independent living, and skilled nursing communities and can provide exams, cleanings, fillings, and denture care on location, the same report notes. The firm, founded by CEO Dana Wallace, uses portable digital x-rays and mobile operatory units to deliver direct clinical care across more than 100 Utah senior facilities, according to Dental On Location. Those with questions can call the company at (801) 707-8740.
Medicare and property-tax questions to consider
The expos take place during Medicare open enrollment, which runs October 15 through December 7. Organizers are offering information about this year’s Medicare updates and on-site Medicaid applications, according to KUTV. Another change relevant to Medicare beneficiaries: under Inflation Reduction Act rules taking effect in 2026, annual out-of-pocket prescription drug costs under Medicare Part D are capped at $2,100 per beneficiary, according to Medicare.gov. The cap applies to standalone Part D plans and Medicare Advantage plans that include drug benefits.
The expos also offer information about property-tax relief and financial planning. Under Utah’s statewide Circuit Breaker program, qualified low-income homeowners who are 67 or older before January 1, 2027, and whose 2025 household incomes do not exceed $44,221 may receive a tax credit of up to $1,412 in 2026, according to the Salt Lake County Treasurer. Wasatch County also has property-tax credits for 2025 taxes.
Where to get help beyond the expos
Utah residents who need Medicare assistance outside the events can receive free one-on-one counseling through the state’s Senior Health Insurance Program, which operates in every county, according to the Utah Insurance Department. For the state property-tax credit, the Utah State Tax Commission says homeowners and mobile homeowners must submit a completed application to their local county government by September 1. Its guidance does not specify a year for that deadline, so applicants should confirm current forms and deadlines with their county.
Support and services for caregivers
Caregivers can ask about respite options and other support, while attendees can compare senior living, home health, and hospice options, according to KUTV. Organizers say attendee information stays private and is not passed on without consent.
The expos arrive as Utah undergoes a historic demographic shift. The state's population aged 65 and older grew by 53% between 2010 and 2020 — nearly tripling the state's overall growth rate and far outpacing the 39% national growth rate for that age group, according to the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute. State demographers project retirement-aged residents will account for one in five Utahns by 2065, pushing the senior population past one million compared to 11.7% in 2020, the institute found in a separate analysis.
Salt Lake County Aging & Adult Services, a primary co-host of the Salt Lake expo, operates 16 senior centers and administers countywide Meals on Wheels programming, according to Caring.com. Seniors Blue Book Utah also served as an official collaborating stakeholder in developing the WISE Aging Initiative, Utah's 10-year strategic plan on aging finalized this year, according to the Utah Division of Aging and Adult Services, which says the strategy aligns state agencies and nonprofits around long-term elder care infrastructure.
Planning a visit
Bingo, gift baskets, hourly prize drawings, and free bags are also planned. KUTV reports that Humana is the title sponsor, with additional support from Optum, Dental On Location, Thrive EECP, Seniors Blue Book, Senior Leaf, the Utah Commission on Aging, the Alzheimer's Association, Smith's Pharmacy, the Davis County Health Department, Salt Lake County Aging & Adult Services, UnitedHealthcare, and LeafFilter Gutter Protection.
The Seniors Blue Book guide, which catalogs more than 70 categories of local senior housing, care, and services, is available by calling 801-300-3225 for a free copy. The expo series has shifted its footprint over the years; in 2023, Seniors Blue Book Utah ran its autumn series across three regional stops in Sandy, Layton, and St. George, including venues like the Dixie Convention Center and Davis Conference Center, according to KUTV. This year's move to a new Farmington venue continues that pattern of adjusting locations to reach more of the state's fast-growing senior population.
