Press release
Batavia, NY – The Genesee County Office for the Aging invites residents to attend the Aging Forward
Expo, a community-focused event that promotes healthy aging, brain wellness, caregiving support, and
lifelong learning.
The event will take place on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, from 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM at Genesee Community
College, 1 College Road, Batavia. There will be a $5 admission fee that includes lunch.
The Aging Forward Expo will bring together local organizations, service providers, and experts to share
information and resources that support older adults, caregivers, and families. Attendees will have the
opportunity to participate in educational sessions, hear from a featured keynote speaker, and connect
with community agencies.
The day will begin with a keynote presentation by Beth Nolan, PhD, titled “Maintain Your Brain: Simple
Habits for Healthy Aging.” The presentation will provide practical insights into maintaining cognitive
health and overall well-being.
Following the keynote, attendees may choose from a variety of breakout sessions covering topics such
as:
- Coping with challenging caregiving situations
- Estate planning
- Alzheimer’s research and brain health strategies
- Geriatric care and practical health guidance
- Building confidence in hands-on caregiving skills
- Lifelong learning opportunities through Genesee Community College
- Falls prevention and physical wellness
- Sexual wellness for older adults
A lunch and agency networking session will be held following, allowing participants to connect directly
with local service providers and explore available resources.
Caregivers in need of assistance are encouraged to inquire about available respite care options, which
may provide short-term care for loved ones during the event. Please call 585-343-1611 for assistance.
The Aging Forward Expo is made possible through funding and support from the New York State Office
for the Aging, NY Connects, the Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Legacy Fund for Caregivers at the Community
Foundation for Greater Buffalo, the Town of Batavia, the Genesee Senior Foundation, the
Administration for Community Living, the New York State Department of Health, and the Genesee
County Legislature.
Special thanks are extended to Genesee Community College, Anneliese Aliasso, Esq., Summit Physical
Therapy at Rochester Regional, the Alzheimer’s Association of Western New York, and community
partners, including First Presbyterian Church of Batavia and Indian Falls Global Methodist Church, for
their contributions to this event.
For additional information, registration, and full event details, please visit:
https://www.geneseeny.gov/Events/Aging-Forward-Expo
or call 585-343-1611