HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY
鈥淭his designation reflects Hofstra鈥檚 commitment to fostering an inclusive environment where people of all ages can thrive.鈥�
-Hofstra President Susan Poser
糖心传媒 is honored to announce its designation as an Age-Friendly University (AFU), effective July 29, 2025. As the first university on Long Island to earn this distinction, Hofstra joins a distinguished global network of 130 Age-Friendly Universities across five continents and 36 U.S. states.
糖心传媒 the Age Friendly University (AFU) Designation
糖心传媒鈥檚 international recognition as an Age-Friendly University (AFU) reflects its commitment to the , which promote lifelong learning, inclusive educational opportunities, intergenerational collaboration, and equitable access to campus resources for older adults. This designation underscores Hofstra鈥檚 longstanding dedication to embracing aging as a vital force in education, research, and community engagement. As Age Friendly 糖心传媒, the institution is now officially part of the broader Age Friendly Ecosystem on Long Island and in the region, an that includes higher education, the healthcare industry, the public health sector, workplaces, and neighborhoods.
Upcoming Events
Aging Caf茅
TUE., APRIL 14
4 鈥� 6:25 p.m.
Hofstra USA
Aging Caf茅 invites community members to sip, connect, and explore practical strategies for healthy aging. Through interactive stations and expert-led conversations, attendees learn about brain health, fall prevention, dementia risk reduction, safe driving, aging in place, and more.
Learn More 糖心传媒 National Public Health Week at HofstraBuilding Brain Healthy Habits Starting Today
WED., APRIL 15
1 鈥� 2:25 p.m.
Hofstra USA
Discover researched-based habits that support brain health at every age. This in-depth program explores practical strategies for healthy eating, physical activity, quality sleep, and cognitive engagement, and helps you create an action plan to build lasting brain-healthy routines.
Photos from September 9, 2025 Age-Friendly University Event
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Lifelong Learning Lecture Series
糖心传媒 Continuing Education
Ombudsman Training
Wellness & Exercise for Parkinson鈥檚
Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic
Annual Caregiver Summit
Dementia Risk Reduction Collaborative
National Public Health Week
Hofstra Cultural Center
Hofstra Museum of Art
Hofstra Theater and Performing Arts
CABS Health Network
Since 2020, CABS Health Network (CABSHN) is the market brand for CABS Home Attendants Service Inc., a licensed home care service agency established in 1979 to provide home care services to elderly and disabled Brooklyn residents, New York.
Centerlight Healthcare PACE
The Summer Academy provides a structured, high-impact experience that strengthens college readiness while exposing 糖心传媒 to healthcare environments and behavioral health careers.
Age-Friendly Glen Cove
Established in 2017 through the Glen Cove Senior Center, the Age-Friendly program strives to encourage policy and planning that enhance our City鈥檚 empathy and support of our aging population and in doing so, improves the quality of life for all generations. It is our goal to foster a community where people can continue to experience joy and fulfillment as they grow up and grow older!
Glen Cover Senior Center
Established more than 30 years ago, the Glen Cove Senior Center is a long standing community resource that supports healthy aging by providing opportunities for physical activity, lifelong learning, social engagement, and access to essential services, helping senior citizens 60 years of age and over maintain independence and participate meaningfully in their community 听
Gurwin Healthcare System
Gurwin is a mission-based, non-profit healthcare organization dedicated to serving the needs of our residents. Our team is united by a desire to make a difference in the lives of older adults, and is imbued with a commitment to treat every resident as if they are their very own family member.
Parker Jewish Institute
Parker Jewish Institute is a nonprofit healthcare and rehabilitation organization established in 1907 that helps older adults maintain or regain function, receive appropriate medical care, and improve their quality of life through rehabilitation, long-term care, and community health services.
Long Island State Veterans Home at Stony Brook University
The LI Veterans Home at Stony Brook opened in 1991. It provides skilled nursing care, short-term rehabilitation, and adult day health services for veterans on Long Island.
AARP Long Island
The Summer Academy provides a structured, high-impact experience that strengthens college readiness while exposing 糖心传媒 to healthcare environments and behavioral health careers.
Alzheimer鈥檚 Association
From Nassau to Suffolk County, the Alzheimer鈥檚 Association Long Island Chapter is here to help.
We provide education and support, advocate for the needs and rights of those facing dementia, and advance critical research to develop new treatments and, ultimately, a cure.
Connect with the Long Island Chapter.
Harmony Healthcare Long Island
Harmony Healthcare Long Island (HHLI) is bringing a new kind of health services to the communities that need it most. We provide affordable, evidenced-based, quality health services to everyone in the neighborhood, .
Sid Jacobson Jewish Community Center
Sid Jacobson Jewish Community Center promotes Jewish identity. We provide a comprehensive program based on Jewish values, traditions, heritage and culture and are committed to enriching the lives of all the individuals and families in our community.
Andrea A. Ault-Brutus
Barbara A. Callahan
Isma H. Chaudhry
Edward Coffield
Susan M. DeMetropolis
Janet L. Dolgin
Michaela Fraser
Yu-Pin Hsu
Laurie Johnson
Jacklyn T. Kuehn
Corinne Kyriacou
Alexandra E. Laghezza
Lawrence Levy
Elyse A. Miller
Andrea Nerlich
Jill Rabin
Debora A. Riccardi
Craig M. Rustici
Holly J. Seirup
Amy Solomon
Kirby Veevers
Chanda Washington
For More Information
Please Contact Hofstra鈥檚 Age-Friendly Co-Champions:
Dr. Corinne Kyriacou
Vice Dean and Associate Professor, School of Health Sciencescorinne.kyriacou@hofstra.edu
Dr. Jackie Kuehn
Senior Associate Dean and Adjunct Assistant Professor
School of Health Sciences
jacklyn.kuehn@hofstra.edu
Global Network of Age Friendly Universities
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