BC Brain Wellness Program

August 15th, 2023

Program Highlights

World Parkinson's Congress

In July, Dr. Silke Appel-Cresswell and Elaine Book represented the BCBWP at the 6^th World Parkinson’s Congress in Barcelona, Spain - a conference attended by researchers, physicians, allied health care professionals, people with Parkinson’s and care partners. We presented posters on the Intergenerational Storytelling Project and the Care Partner Program and on the BCBWP in general, with this last poster prestigiously selected to be part of a poster tour. From formal expert talks to engaging in the various activities each day, we came back even more inspired and excited to share and implement the knowledge learned on the international scene.

Upcoming Educational Events

BCBWP Wellness Wednesdays are returning this Fall starting with Community Programs Showcase. Join us on September 6th at noon to learn about various community programs in BC, from exercise to creative and expressive programs. We hope you will find something that is a fit for you, to supplement your BCBWP activities.

Register for our September event today and we will provide details on the other educational events soon.

World Brain Day Recording

On Wednesday, July 19th, the BCBWP and Dr. Silke Appel-Cresswell held our annual celebration of World Brain Day. The World Federation of Neurology selected the theme "Brain Health and Disability: Leave No One Behind”. A recording is now available if you missed the event, or want to watch it again.

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Creative Collective: Featured Creator of the Month - Sherry

Being on the water reminds Sherry to explore nature and heal beyond her illness.

Kayaking in Haida Gwaii was a creative challenge that allowed her to move forward and try again, to not accept her body that had once been a high-level figure skater could not find a way to stand and explore exercise as a healing tool, one step at a time

Community Events

BCBWP Crafters for a Cause - Feeling Good by Doing Good

Last week, the Crafters for a Cause group collectively donated hand made items for Mamas for Mamas. This is a national charitable organization that supports mothers and caregivers in crisis by providing ongoing support to individuals and families facing various poverty-related struggles. Our group members individually crafted and collectively donated a wide variety of items including knit hats, slippers and blankets, quilted blankets, craft kits for kids, pottery, stuffed animals, tote bags, beaded bracelets, and many other items to bring joy.

The next project beginning in the fall will be working the Tertiary Mental Health and Substance Use in patient units at VGH. If you are interested in more information on how to get involved, join our September meeting (registration with the BWP fall program launch) or email elaine.book@vch.ca.

If you have any yarn you would like to donate to our projects, please contact elaine.book@vch.ca

BCBWP Blog

Do you know that the BCBWP has a blog? Explore posts on a variety of subjects, including our recent one: "How to be Hopeful"

Research Opportunities

Review current research opportunities with the BC Brain Wellness Program.

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