Press release
Weeklong celebration October 5–9 will promote connection, wellness, education and healthy living at every stage of life
The GLOW YMCA is proud to announce Healthy Aging Week, October 5–9, 2026, a community-wide celebration designed to support and celebrate healthy aging at every stage of life. Throughout the week, GLOW YMCA branches in Genesee, Orleans and Wyoming counties will offer educational presentations, wellness activities, community resources and opportunities for connection tailored to the needs of their local communities.
Modeled after the YMCA’s Healthy Kids Day, but designed with adults in mind, Healthy Aging Week is more than a traditional senior event. It is an invitation for community members to experience the YMCA as a place where aging is celebrated, relationships are strengthened and healthy living is supported throughout every stage of life.
“Healthy aging is about more than fitness, it’s about staying connected, informed and supported as we move through life,” said Erik Fix, President and CEO of the GLOW YMCA. “Healthy Aging Week gives each of our branches an opportunity to bring together local partners, resources and activities that respond to the needs of their community while demonstrating that the Y is a place where people can grow stronger in spirit, mind and body at every age.”
The Genesee County YMCA will celebrate Healthy Aging Week with a variety of activities focused on health, wellness, education, and community resources.
· Monday, October 5
o Understanding Palliative Care (11:00 am)
o What Is Healthy Eating, Really? (12:00 pm)
· Tuesday, October 6
o Energy Healing for Mind, Body & Spirit (11:00 am)
o VA S.A.V.E. Suicide Prevention Training (12:00 pm)
o Financial Wellness and Planning (5:00 pm)
· Wednesday, October 7
o Vendor & Resource Fair (11:00 am to 2:00pm)
o Healthy Feet, Healthy Aging (11:00 am)
o Cervical Health & Menopause Education (1:00 pm)
o Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center’s EDDY Mobile Screening Center. The mobile unit will offer lung cancer screenings for eligible individuals, providing convenient access to potentially life-saving early detection services right in the community. Advance registration is encouraged. (More information on our facebook page)
· Thursday, October 8
o Falls Prevention (11:00 am)
o Understanding Palliative Care (1:00 pm)
o Building Your Financial Future (5:00 pm)
o Osteoporosis Awareness & Strong Bones (6:00 pm)
· Friday, October 9
o Building Brain-Healthy Habits (11:00 am)
Celebrating Healthy Aging Across the GLOW Region
Healthy Aging Week reflects the GLOW YMCA’s commitment to meeting people where they are and providing opportunities to remain active, informed and connected throughout their lives. By partnering with organizations in each county, the YMCA hopes to introduce community members to resources they may not otherwise know are available while creating meaningful opportunities to build relationships.
Community members are encouraged to participate in activities at any GLOW YMCA branch throughout the week.
For more information about Healthy Aging Week and please visit our Facebook page, Genesee County Y. https://www.facebook.com/GeneseeCountyY(20+) Facebook