Confused by the upcoming switch to all-digital broadcasting? Will the spare TVs in your kitchen or bedroom still get reception? This year’s Seniors Expo (www.101expos.com) is the place to come for answers to your TV viewing questions, as well as questions about 2009 Medicare changes, anti-aging breakthroughs, exercise tips, plus dancing, singing and a whole lot of fun.

The expo, taking place October 6-7, 2008 at Grand Casino Mille Lacs in Onamia, is the granddaddy of seniors events in the Midwest, attracting thousands of retirees as well as 50-60-year olds planning for that next phase in their lives.

A gigantic 20-foot TV screen, known as the DTV Trekker, is one highlight of this year's event. "It's estimated that nearly 70 million TV sets may lose their signals with the digital broadcasting change-over next February," says Robin Kocina, President of Mid-America Events & Expos, producers of the Seniors Expo, "and we don’t want our region's seniors' TV viewing to be interrupted."

In addition to getting your questions answered about digital TV reception, the Seniors Expo is your one-stop place to get the latest information about upcoming Medicare changes, and to visit with senior-friendly companies about their coolest new products and services.

And because we know seniors love to a good time, you'll get free admission to the Ms. Senior Minnesota Pageant (including the chance to meet the current Ms. Senior America, who is from Minnesota); discover how much fun exercise can be with the SilverSneakers, and more!

For information about convenient bus transportation packages from the Twin Cities and other areas, contact Patsy or Peggy at Heartland Tours and Travel, 651-777-7170 or toll free at 888-735-7118, or by emailing info@heartlandtoursandtravel.net.

To watch a video of last year's show, to shop at the show before you go and for half price tickets (regularly $6) visit www.101expos.com. Or call the expo hotline at 612-798-7256. Show hours are 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. both days.

The Seniors Expo is sponsored by KLBB, Humana, KOOL 108, KSTC-TV, 5 Eyewitness News, Heartland Tours and Travel, Good Age, Best of Times, and Blue Cross/Blue Shield.

Media Note: For additional information or to schedule an interview, contact Media Relations, Inc. at 612-798-7220.