BC Brain Wellness Program 

The use of online technologies, such as texting and social media, to connect with others has become a ubiquitous part of daily life. In this upcoming research seminar series talk, Dr. Holtzman will review the latest evidence investigating the potential benefits and pitfalls of seeking support and connection online. Particular attention will be given to research on aging populations and those living with chronic illness, such as chronic pain. 

Creative Expression Event with Author Melanie Falick 
Monday, February 24, 2025 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM on Zoom

Join the Crafters for a Cause group as we welcome Melanie Falick, lifelong maker and author of “Making a Life: Working by Hand and Discovering the Life You are Meant to Live," who will tell the story of how and why she wrote the book, the journey leading up to it, and the lessons she learned along the way about why handwork and creative expression remain vital and valuable in the modern world. Come prepared to be inspired by the stories, lessons, and beautiful imagery Melanie will share! 

In-Person Workshop - Improv for Brain Health
Thursday, February 27, 2025 from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM at Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health, Room 3402 A&B

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.

Creative Collective Call for New Participants 

We are currently recruiting participants to join the Creative Collective. The Creative Collective initiative aims to spotlight art created by members of the BCBWP community. The project highlights the importance of creative expression in brain wellness and hopes to encourage more people to use art as a form of healthy expression, relaxation, coping and growth. Check out past participants and their inspiring stories and creative work here: https://www.bcbrainwellness.ca/creative-collective 

If you have any questions, please email brain.wellness@ubc.ca with the subject line “Creative Collective”. If you would like to submit your creative expression work, please fill out the interest form below and we will get in contact with you. 

Early Intervention Memory Clinic
This clinic provides assessment and intervention for people aged 60+ who have experienced a change in their memory or thinking. The clinic supports people to optimize brain health by reducing risks and developing beneficial lifestyle habits, maintain functioning, emotional well-being, quality of life, and slow down cognitive decline as much as possible.

Review current research opportunities with the BC Brain Wellness Program, including Impact 360 for Parkinson's Disease and Microbiome and Diet in Parkinson’s Disease.

Did you know that the BCBWP has a blog? Explore posts on various subjects, including our recent one: "Stress Busters: 8 Tried-and-True Ways to Manage Stress".

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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