To celebrate Older Americans Month, two events are planned in Butler County.

The Senior Health and Lifestyle Fair is set for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday at the Clearview Mall.

A mental health symposium will also be held May 20 at the Pittsburgh Marriott North in Cranberry Township.

Both events will showcase resources available to seniors and their caregivers.

The Senior Health and Lifestyle Fair, an annual event that was discontinued for several years, will be resurrected Tuesday at the Clearview Mall.With the theme "Celebrate Long-term Living," the fair will be hosted by the Butler County Area Agency on Aging, Butler Memorial Hospital, the Clearview Mall, Lutheran Services Society and Butler Radio Network.Features will include Simple and Sassy Makeovers on three county residents, Silver Sneakers and tai chi demonstrations, musical entertainment and door prizes.Screenings for blood pressure, osteoporosis, glaucoma and hearing, as well as postural analysis, will also be offered.Information on a variety of other topics, including insurance, prescription drugs and Social Security, will be available.

Butler Health Systems will host "Meeting the Mental Health Needs of the Elderly" from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. May 20 at the Pittsburgh Marriott North in Cranberry Township.Cost to attend the event is $45 for the public and $65 for those requesting continuing education credits.Deadline to register is Tuesday.The mental health symposium will feature nationally recognized speakers who will discuss topics like:How the brain works and its potential to restore itselfHow Montessori methods are used to manage behavior in dementia patientsHow new data is changing the diagnostic criteria for mood disordersHow mood disorders impact treatment in long-term care settings and the effect of mood disorders on other illnessesThe federal long-term care survey guideline and how it can enhance care.For information or to register, call 724-284-4093.