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Healthy Aging Month

• Wednesday, September 2, 2026, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
• Wednesday, September 9, 2026, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
• Wednesday, September 16, 2026, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
• Wednesday, September 23, 2026, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

In honor of Healthy Aging Month, celebrated every September, the Family Health and Wellness educators of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County are hosting a series of virtual programs designed for those 45 years and older because healthy aging begins early with healthy living.

Programs will run from 10:00-11:00am via Zoom. Programs are free but pre-registration is required.

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Keeping Your Brain Healthy as You Age

Wednesday, September 2, 2026 • 10:00am

Often when we think about health and wellness we think about physical health and focus on healthy eating and exercise. However, we need to consider our brain health or cognitive health as well, especially as we age. Our cognitive health encompasses our ability to think, remember, learn new things and reason. It can decline as we age; becoming less accurate. The good news is that there is plenty to do to keep your brain healthy.

Registration link: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/Ingtiz7sQsqRg4AylriRiA

Mental Wellness for Older Adults

Wednesday, September 9, 2026 • 10:00am

This program introduces several healthy behavior practices that support and promote optimal mental wellness as people age. Participants will learn practical strategies for maintaining emotional well-being, staying socially connected, managing stress, and adopting healthy lifestyle habits that contribute to cognitive and mental health throughout the aging process.

Registration link: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/gx3PS5cTQzSw5vSQvbsM7A

Navigating Loss and Changing Roles

Wednesday, September 16, 2026 • 10:00am

As we age, life often brings transitions that can affect our identity, relationships, and sense of purpose. This educational workshop explores the impacts of loss, including the loss of loved ones, health changes, retirement, and evolving family and social roles. Participants will learn practical strategies for coping with change, building resilience, and finding meaning during life's transitions. Through discussion and reflection, attendees will gain tools to support emotional well-being and healthy aging.

Registration link: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/cwVhL6dIQjWRmVAB_19MVg

Managing Life in Retirement

Wednesday, September 23, 2026 • 10:00am

We all know that retirement has implications for our bank account. However, retirement is a big change that impacts our relationships, our sense of purpose and identity as well as our physical and emotional health. During this workshop we will review the stages of retirement and look at the four steps identified by researchers at Kansas State University that can improve one’s overall retirement experience by avoiding the most common challenges new retirees often face.

Registration link: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/ZqIqKnWLTnqm2xZOkzHX7g

Fee

FREE

Location

This event is online

Last updated July 29, 2026