National Family Caregivers Month
November is National Family Caregivers Month. There are many words used to describe the act of providing care to someone else: caregiver, care partner, carer. Sometimes these words are used interchangeably, and other times, people feel one word more accurately describes their role.
Care partners are a critical piece in the wellness puzzle for people with health conditions. As a result, supporting the care partners’ own wellness is also critical so they can continue to do what needs to be done. The BC Brain Wellness Program is committed to this special group of people and has been providing programming to meet the unique needs of care partners since 2020 including care partner-specific classes, workshops and discussion groups.
Watch our care partner feature video that captures the value of care partner programming with the BCBWP: https://youtu.be/HQbjI6XSOhE?feature=shared
Click here to access past workshop videos and handouts:
https://www.bcbrainwellness.ca/videos/carepartner
Click here to register for upcoming Care Partner workshops:
https://www.bcbrainwellness.ca/care-partner-workshops
“Be determined to handle any challenge in a way that will make you grow.” - Les Brown |
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"Capturing Grace" Film Screening
Saturday, November 16, 2024, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at the Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health, Rudy North Lecture Theatre and virtually on Zoom.
Join us for a free screening of the award-winning documentary “Capturing Grace,” which follows individuals with Parkinson’s as they prepare to stage a first-ever dance performance. Through determination, adversity, and contending with doubt, the film highlights the transformative power of art and the strength of the human spirit. A live panel discussion will follow the film. |
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Research Seminar Series - The Cycle of Sleep, Stress and Cognitive Health in Everyday Life
Wednesday, November 20, 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm at the Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health, Rudy North Lecture Theatre and virtually on Zoom.
In this session, Dr. Nancy Sin and Nicole Stuart will share their lab’s research on the role of psychological factors and health behaviours in cognitive health. Their research has revealed reciprocal relationships between sleep and stress in daily life, in addition to links between stressors and fluctuations in everyday cognitive functioning. |
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Research Seminar Series - Life Stress, Caregiving Stress, and Health: The Importance of Self-care with Exercise
Wednesday, December 4, 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm at the Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health, Rudy North Lecture Theatre and virtually on Zoom.
In this seminar, Dr. Puterman will present on the wide scope of stressful experiences that impact our health and wellbeing, the pathways through which these occur, and what we can do about it. Specifically, he will present findings from a set of studies showing how movement-based activities can promote health and wellbeing in adults undergoing adversity across the life course.
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In-Person Workshop - Festive Music Harmonies With Cynthia
Wednesday, December 12, 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm at the Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health (Lower Atrium)
Come join us for an interactive music workshop with Cynthia Friesen! In this season of hope, come play with melodic, rhythmic joy! We will come together in breath, movement and vocal sounds, preparing our voices to rise up and awaken memories as we sing some treasured festive songs. Please come in from the cold and join us around the piano!
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In-Person Exercise Workshop Series
Wednesdays from 4:15 pm to 5:15 pm on November 13, 20, 27, December 4*, 18 at the Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health, Room 3402.
We are excited to introduce a pilot workshop series of in-person exercise classes. The class will be led by Sally Stelling and Gemma Tomasky for a full-body, moderate to high intensity classes for participants in level 3-4, using bodyweight and light dumbbells. Light snacks will be provided at the end of the class.
*Please note that the session on December 4 will be from 4:30 pm to 5:30pm.
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| Community Events & Resources |
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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.
The Fall 2024 Series will focus on Cognition, Memory and Aging.
Dr. Serge Gauthier: Dialogue on Aging - Can we translate modifiable risk factors for dementia into our lifestyle? Yes!
Nov 14, 2024 at 2:00 PM Virtual Session
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Blanket BC's 14th Annual Blanket Drive
Feel good by doing good! Consider visiting your local Canada Line station to donate blankets to those who need it most. The annual drive will take place this Friday, November 15 and Saturday, November 16. |
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| BCBWP Blog
Do you know that the BCBWP has a blog? Explore posts on various subjects, including our recent one: "Our Unsung Heroes: Celebrating Care Partners".
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| Research Opportunities
Review current research opportunities with the BC Brain Wellness Program, including two studies: EQUIT Stroke Study and the Assessing Breathing and Swallowing in Adults Study.
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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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| Feedback
We would love to hear your feedback and suggestions regarding the program. If you wish to submit anonymous feedback, please fill out our Feedback Form on the Contact Us page.
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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