BC Brain Wellness Program 

World Brain Day: Brain Health for All 

On Wednesday, July 20th, Dr. Silke Appel-Cresswell and the BC Brain Wellness Program invite you to join our annual celebration of World Brain Day! The World Federation of Neurology has selected the theme "Brain Health for All", which aligns with our vision and mission at the Brain Wellness Program. 

Please join us to learn from keynote speaker Dr. Roger Wong and his research and approaches surrounding dementia care and enjoy a special presentation from BWP Co-Founder, Dr. Silke Appel-Cresswell on lifestyle interventions from promoting brain health for all. 

We will also be joined by participants of the BWP who will share the impact of participating in our Intergenerational Program as well as how the BWP supports brain health for all through the lens of one of our BWP families including a participant, a care partner, and health ager. 

Kickstart Your Summer Wellness: Motivation and Goal Setting 

Kickstart your summer wellness and join us on July 6th from 12-1 pm to hear from Dr. Richard Koestner on motivational psychology and tips to create effective goals for the summer. Afterward, learn about our upcoming summer programming made up of offerings of live and recorded classes, and how to access our new weekly series of watch parties in which participants can join one another to watch classes on Youtube in real-time.

Community Events 

The 14th Annual Canadian Music Care Conference, bringing together community members interested in music and care.

Presented by the Room 217 Foundation in partnership with BC Brain Wellness | Music Therapy Association of British Columbia | Vancouver Symphony | Vancouver Adapted Music Society & UBC School of Music.

Educational & Inspirational, this conference identifies & integrates common themes & issues using music across the care spectrum & the social implications of music in care.

Registration for the 2022 Canadian Music Care Conference is now open!