The Senior Vice President of the Kaiser Family Foundation, Dr. Patricia Neuman, will be the keynote speaker at the 2014 Sunflower Fair in Salina on Sept. 23.

This event is attended by seniors from the region, including Geary County. It is sponsored by the North Central-Flint Hills Area Agency on Aging.

Neuman is a Medicare policy expert with broad knowledge of issues associated with coverage, financing, and care of elderly and disabled Americans. She has published extensively, gives presentations, and has provided expert testimony before Congressional committees.

Kansans may register for the Sunflower Fair by calling 1-800-432-2703, or by going to www.ncfhaaa.com.  The cost for the all-day event is $20 for those registering before Sept.12. Registrations can also be mailed to the Area Agency on Aging at 401 Houston St., Manhattan, KS 66502.