The first event in the new Stony Brook Southampton Dialogues series - Healthy Aging: Living Your Best Life - will feature Stony Brook researchers focused on helping individuals maintain independence and well-being as they age.

Led by Stony Brook Medicine Executive Vice President William Wertheim, MD, the discussion will take place Friday, June 5, at 12:30 pm in Chancellors Hall at Stony Brook Southampton. Speakers will share practical insights on what you can do today to stay healthy, as well as emerging innovations that support lifelong wellness.

The event is free and open to the public. Register online.

Three Stony Brook experts on healthy aging will join the conversation:

Helena M. Blumen, PhD
Professor and Vice Chair of Research, Department of Neurology
Director, Social, Cognitive and Physical Functions in Aging Lab
Renaissance School of Medicine, Stony Brook University

Jeannette R. Mahoney, PhD
Professor and Chief, Division of Cognitive and Sensorimotor Aging
Director, Sensorimotor Integration in Aging Lab
Stony Brook Medicine

Elinor Randi Schoenfeld, PhD
Research Professor and Vice Chair of Research
Department of Family, Population and Preventive Medicine
Renaissance School of Medicine, Stony Brook University

Health screenings and information tables will be available from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm in the lobby of Duke Lecture Hall in Chancellors Hall and will include:

• Free health screenings to help community members understand key health indicators such as body mass index, blood pressure, and cholesterol levels. Participants can receive basic wellness guidance and learn when to follow up with their healthcare provider.
• Information from the Ellen Hermanson Breast Center on breast cancer awareness, including early detection and available screening resources. Community members can schedule their next mammography appointment at the table.
• Cardiology and cardiac rehabilitation information, including Stony Brook Southampton Hospital's cardiac rehabilitation program and ways to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. Learn about heart-healthy lifestyle habits and resources for managing heart conditions and healthy aging.
• Stroke awareness education and prevention resources will be available to help people recognize warning signs and understand the importance of rapid treatment. The table will also provide guidance on reducing stroke risk through healthy lifestyle choices.
• Clinical Nutrition/Food Is Medicine: Learn how nutrition plays a vital role in healthy aging, including practical tips on healthy eating, nutritional planning, and using food to support overall wellness.
• Injury and fall prevention table with safety education and strategies to help prevent injuries and reduce the risk of falls, especially for older adults. Attendees can learn simple ways to improve balance, mobility, and home safety and receive resources on how to join SBSH's Falls Prevention workshops.

Other events in the Stony Brook Southampton Dialogues series are scheduled for Tuesday, July 14 and Friday, August 28. Topics will be announced.