BC Brain Wellness Program

June 17, 2024

Upcoming Events

Creative Collective Hybrid Event
Tuesday, June 18, 2024 from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm - In Person and Online

Join us for a hybrid event with an opportunity to connect with one another, share creative experiences and participate in a creative demo.

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Research Seminar Series - The Neuropsychology of Aging, Cognition, and Mental Health
June 26th from noon to 1:00 pm Online on Zoom

Dr. Sherri Hayden will discuss neuropsychological profiles of cognition in normal aging and mild cognitive impairment (MCI) versus neurological decline

Research Seminar Series - Food for Thought: Insights Into Neuropsychology and Nutrition
Wednesday, July 17th from noon to 1:00 pm Online on Zoom

This event will feature two presentations, investigating the basics of neuropsychology and cognitive health screening, and introducing the BCBWP’s nutrition programs.

World Brain Day 2024 - Brain Health and Prevention
Wednesday, July 24 from noon to 2:00 pm - In Person and Online

Save the date for our annual celebration of World Brain Day. This year, it will be a hybrid event (In Person and Online). More details to be announced soon.

Program Highlights

SUMMER CLASS UPDATE

We still have room in a couple of our Summer Classes.

Chair Yoga
Mindfulness
Strength and Balance Level 2 (especially on Friday)
Strength and Balance Level 3
Functional Strength
Creative Movement

Community Events & Resources

Calling all artists! The Edwin S.H. Leong Centre for Healthy Aging and Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health at UBC are pleased to announce a call for submissions to the Healthy Aging Visual Art Prize. This contest invites artists from across British Columbia to submit their visual representations of "Healthy Human Aging." Whether you're an artist or simply passionate about promoting health and wellbeing in older adults, we want to hear from you!

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Dialogue on Aging Public Presentation Series
The Edwin S.H. Leong Centre for Healthy Aging is proud to partner with Providence Health Care to deliver the Dialogue on Aging Public Presentation Series. The series features distinguished speakers who present on broad topics in current aging research to share findings with the community.

Dr. Samir Sinha - "Aging in the Right Place".
June 27th at 2:00pm Virtual Session

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BCBWP Blog

Do you know that the BCBWP has a blog? Explore posts on a variety of subjects, including our recent one: "Nuturing Wellness: The Cognitive Benefits of Gardening".

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Research Opportunities

Review current research opportunities with the BC Brain Wellness Program.

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Donate

The BC Brain Wellness Program is an entirely donor funded program and would not be possible without donors like you. A gift today will ensure the ongoing development and delivery of classes. Thank you for your support.

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If you would like to inquire about technical issues or any other feedback requiring a response, please reach out to us via email or phone. Responses on the feedback form are anonymous.

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