2024 Healthy Aging Webinar Series
“You are never too old to set new goals or to dream a new dream.”
– C.S. Lewis
Please join us for this once-monthly, virtual webinar series which will cover a range of topics related to healthy aging. Each month will feature a guest expert on a specific topic and include time for questions and answers.
This educational series is offered at no charge, with support from the Administration for Community Living, and all are welcome!
You can register once and gain access to all monthly sessions.
All registrants will receive a recording of each webinar.
To view recordings of completed presentations
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February 8, 2024 (12p-1p) – Thursday: Low Vision Strategies
Presenters: Veronica, Rebecca, and Rachel, OTS, Stony Brook University
March 13, 2024 (12p-1p) – Wednesday: Creating Safer Homes: Environmental Strategies for Preventing Falls in Older Adults
Presenter: Irina Arkhipova-Jenkins, M.D., M.B.A., Stony Brook Medicine
April 10, 2024 (12p-1p) – Wednesday: Wellness Activities for everyBODY
May 9, 2024 (12p-1p) – Thursday: The Impact of Nutrition on Senior Well-Being
Presenters: Kiersten, Jhael, Danielle, and Jacqueline; Dietetic Interns, Stony Brook University
June 13, 2024 (12p-1p) – Thursday: Chronic Medical Conditions and Healthy Aging
Presenter: Tauhid Mahmud MD, MPH, Stony Brook Medicine
July 10, 2024 (12p-1p) – Wednesday: Physical Activity to Improve Strength and Balance in Older Adults
Presenter: Anu Paranandi, DO, MPH, Stony Brook Medicine
August 8, 2024 (12p-1p) – Thursday: Caregiver Partnerships
Presenters: Meagan, Katherine, Jillian, OTS, Stony Brook University
September 11, 2024 (12p-1p) – Wednesday: Falls Prevention Awareness Month-What can YOU do?
Presenter: Brittany Gambini, MS, OTR/L, CBIS, Falls Prevention Coordinator, Stony Brook Medicine
October 9, 2024 (12p-1p) – Wednesday: Cancer Screening and Prevention Overview
Presenter: Ashley Cervino, Cancer Center Office of Community Outreach and Engagement
Don’t delay your cancer screenings. Join Health Educators from Stony Brook Cancer Center to learn about what cancer screenings are available for you, when to get screened, and best practices for cancer prevention.
November 14, 2024 (12p-1p) – Thursday: Urinary Incontinence and Overactive Bladder
Presenter: Margaret Brand, RN – Continence Care for Women Specialist
Stony Brook Urology, Women’s Pelvic Health and Continence Center
Assessing the association between falls and other geriatric syndromes is clinically important in preventing falls. Weekly or more frequent urinary urge and leakage has been associated with an increased risk of falls and fractures in older men and women. Our renowned team at Women’s Pelvic Health and Continence Center at Stony Brook Medicine provide high quality effective and safe care to patients experiencing continence issues.
December 12, 2024 (12p-1p) – Thursday: Singing for Health: Keep your voice healthy as you age
Valerie diLorenzo, award-winning Professional Singer, Stage Actress and teaching Artist will guide us through comfortable and easy breathing, postural and voice exercises to help us improve breath support and optimize our speaking and singing voice. We will also sing some favorite tunes – enjoyable and informative for all.