The lobby of Laughlin Memorial Hospital seemed to be a good location on Tuesday for a "Help Fair" for senior citizens, sponsored by the Greeneville/Greene County Senior Resources Network.

Tina Cyr, the group's president, said 19 booths offering all manner of services and products useful to seniors were arranged there, and drew a steady crowd.

The event began at 9 a.m. and Cyr estimated that about 200 people had stopped for a look by 11:15 a.m. The event continued until 1 p.m.

Lisa Garland Durham, a network member, said that sales of the booths raised money for a scholarship for a certified nursing assistant (CNA).

Cyr said this was the first time the event had been held at Laughlin Memorial Hospital, which did not charge for the use of the lobby, as its contribution to the Help Fair.

"We've had a very positive response," said Cyr, who is sales and marketing manager for Wellington Place.

Last year, a similar event was held at the Greeneville Cumberland Presbyterian Church.

The purpose of the event was "to bring pertinent information to senior adults," Durhamt said.

Anyone stopping by could obtain information for themselves or someone they know, she said.

Booths offered information about long-term-care placements, home help, hospice care and durable medical equipment.

One booth featured special shoes for diabetics, and CPAP equipment for sufferers with sleep apnea.

Nearly every booth had something to give away.

Among the free items were a Band-Aid dispenser, pens, emory boards, plastic "grippers" for opening jars, refrigerator magnets, snack-bag clips, and even snacks and drinks. Many of the vendors gave door prizes.