BC Brain Wellness Program

One Week To Go: UBC Giving Day is One Week Away. Show your support for the BCBWP.   UBC Giving Day is just around the corner on April 3rd! The BCBWP relies entirely on donations, making this fundraising event crucial for our program. With your support, we aim to surpass last year's $40,000 success, enabling us to enhance the development and delivery of classes and educational events. Your participation is vital to our success.   We are deeply grateful for the tremendous support we've received over the past five years. Many of you have shared how the program has benefited you, reaffirming its effectiveness. Now, we're focused on sustaining and expanding our services to reach even more individuals. Learn More: https://lnkd.in/gkYjmN4g Thank you for your continued support.

Concerned about memory decline or cognitive impairment? Want a cognitive health check-up? Curious how your brain function compares to others your age? The UBC Department of Neuropsychology in conjunction with the BC Brain Wellness Program will be offering in-person cognitive health screening at UBC this summer. There are limited appointments available, so please register by April 4th. Learn More: https://lnkd.in/gEQywrAc

Come join us for an in-person guided tour of the Nitobe Memorial Garden, one of the most authentic Japanese gardens outside of Japan. Carefully cultivated to provide year-round beauty, the garden is especially photogenic in spring and fall when colourful cherry blossoms and maple leaves brighten the tranquil pathways. RSVP Link: https://lnkd.in/e9yituX7

Come join us for an art session that will let you use colour, shape and imagery to express what is meaningful to you. Discover how the creative process can foster healing and mental well-being. No artskills required. Learn More: https://lnkd.in/gCRaQ2e9

Join us for an in-person Improv for Brain Health workshop, to connect, exercise your brain and share some laughs! Through fun games and exercises, participants will learn improv skills and explore how they can be applied to life and foster wellness. No improv experience required, everyone is welcome! Light snacks will be provided. RSVP: https://lnkd.in/gWgCqvHY

The Brain Health Summit is happening from April 2nd to the 4th in Sidney, BC! This inspiring event is a comprehensive symposium dedicated to the in-depth exploration and dissemination of knowledge surrounding the six pillars of brain health. Don't miss the opportunity to connect with others and gain valuable insights. A special discount code is available for TBI survivors and anyone living with neurological conditions. For more information, visit https://lnkd.in/gndE_Sxx. We look forward to seeing you there!

The HealtheSteps® Program was designed by physician and scientist Dr. Robert Petrella and builds on the idea of “exercise as medicine”. Dr. Petrella and his team have spent over 10 years empirically testing and improving the HealtheSteps® Program.    HealtheSteps® is currently being delivered as a free, virtual, 6-month healthy lifestyle program, providing adults (18+) with a specific plan of action to improve physical activity levels and reduce sedentary behaviour; increase exercise levels; improve eating habits; spend more time in nature; and improve mental wellbeing. Trained coaches include medical and allied health students who work one-on-one with participants to meet them where they are at, set personalized goals, and develop incremental and sustainable changes.   Patient and self-referrals to participate in the program are welcome! You can find out more or sign up at the HealtheSteps® website here: https://healthesteps.ca/  

As the New Year approaches, many of us feel the pull to set resolutions for a fresh start, especially in the context of our well-being and health. But how often do those ambitious goals fade by February? In this upcoming Wellness Wednesday, Dr. Lutes will be talking about how small, relative behaviour changes lead to more sustainable lifestyle changes in the context of New Years resolutions. To end off, there will be a reflective engagement activity led by the BC Brain Wellness PAC team that will encourage you to think about your own goals and resolutions as we kickstart 2025! 🎉 RSVP: https://lnkd.in/g49Q54ag We look forward to seeing you there!

Joani Bye will guide participants through a 90 minute capsule of what SongShine has to offer. We’ll use relaxation techniques, breath exercises, diction work, imagination stimulation, laughter and great songs to help harness the power of the voice, both speaking and singing! Sound like fun? It is! Everyone is welcome, so come join us! Light snacks will be provided. RSVP: https://lnkd.in/gPuQByeD We look forward to seeing you there!

There is an upcoming community event hosted by the Complex Chronic Diseases Program in Providence Health Authority. Please share widely with patients and providers. All are welcome, including providers. What: Managing the Holidays while Living with Chronic Illness Who: Hosted by the CCDP Occupational Therapist, Dietitian, & Social Worker When: Tuesday, November 19th, 2024, from 1:30 pm – 3 pm Where: Zoom Click below to Register:  https://lnkd.in/gpde5KFC Info session will cover strategies to:  - Pacing - Eating well    - Caring for your emotional well being - Q & A