Brain Health and Aging Well: Free Webinar on How Lifestyle Affects Brain Health

Understanding How Lifestyle Affects Brain Health

In partnership with Qualicare, a long-trusted nurse-led home support organization, Vintage Fitness is sharing practical tips for cognitive wellness!

Cognitive health is fundamental to aging well. As we age, many of us worry about memory, focus, and the possibility of cognitive decline. But here's the good news: how lifestyle affects brain health is significant, and there's much we can do to support our cognitive wellness.

The physical activity we engage in, our sleep habits, social connections, and nutrition all influence brain function and cognitive health. This free webinar explores these lifestyle factors in depth, helping you understand what contributes to cognitive decline and, more importantly, what can help mitigate it.

We'll share practical steps you can take starting today and encourage your questions and participation throughout the webinar.

Webinar Details

Title

Brain Health and Aging Well: How Lifestyle Affects Brain Health

Date

Thursday, May 25, 2026

Time

2:00 PM to 3:00 PM EST (1 hour)

Cost

Free

Format

Virtual (registration link coming soon)

Meet the Speakers

Leigh Graham - Owner & Seniors Fitness Specialist, Vintage Fitness
Leigh is the owner of Vintage Fitness and a dedicated seniors fitness specialist with nearly 20 years of experience. She understands firsthand how physical activity supports not just physical health, but cognitive wellness as well. Leigh will discuss the science behind how different types of physical activity benefit brain health and why movement is one of the most powerful tools we have for supporting cognitive function.

Cindy Cashman, RN - Executive Director, Qualicare
Cindy is a Registered Nurse with over 18 years of healthcare experience, including critical care and nursing leadership. As Executive Director of Qualicare, a nurse-led private home care provider, Cindy brings a warm, clinical, and family-centered approach to supporting older adults. She understands the full picture of how lifestyle affects brain health and will discuss the comprehensive factors—beyond just exercise—that influence cognitive wellness in aging.

What You'll Learn

During this webinar on how lifestyle affects brain health, we'll explore:

• The lifestyle factors that contribute to cognitive decline
• Evidence-based strategies to help mitigate cognitive decline
• How different types of physical activity benefit brain health
• The connection between movement, fitness, and cognitive function
• Practical, actionable steps you can take starting today
• How to support cognitive health in yourself and your loved ones

Whether you're concerned about your own cognitive health, supporting aging parents, or simply want to understand how lifestyle affects brain health, this webinar is for you.

Why This Webinar Matters

Cognitive health isn't something that just happens—it's something we actively support through our daily choices. Understanding how lifestyle affects brain health empowers us to make decisions that protect our cognitive function and quality of life as we age.

This partnership between Vintage Fitness and Qualicare brings together expertise in movement and holistic senior health. You'll hear from professionals who work directly with older adults and understand the real-world factors that influence aging well.

The webinar is free and open to everyone in the community who cares about brain health, aging well, and cognitive wellness.

Register for the Webinar

This free webinar is hosted on Eventbrite. Register here for Brain Health and Aging Well.

We encourage your questions and participation throughout the webinar, so come ready to engage!

Learn More About Our Partners

Vintage Fitness: Since 2005, we've helped older adults improve their strength, mobility, and quality of life with customized in-home fitness programs across the Greater Toronto Area. We believe that how lifestyle affects brain health is just as important as physical strength, which is why we're passionate about this conversation.

Qualicare: A long-trusted, nurse-led home support organization offering personalized support for older adults and their families through thoughtful care planning, clinical oversight, and compassionate daily assistance. Learn more at www.qualicare.com/north-york-on/