Registration for Summer 2025
Mark your calendars! Registration for the Summer 2025 program will open on Monday, April 28 at 12:00 PM. Classes will run from May 5 to August 1. Stay tuned for the class schedule, which will be released soon. |
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UBC Giving Day
Thursday, April 3, 2025
The BC Brain Wellness Program will be featured again at UBC Giving Day! This is an important fundraising event for our program, which is entirely donor-funded, and with your help we can surpass our $50,000 goal from last year. We are thrilled and so grateful to announce two Challenge Sponsors. We appreciate and count on, your support in unlocking these generous gifts.
The BC Brain Wellness Donor Challenge
When 50 donors give to the BC Brain Wellness Program on April 3, a gift of $10,000 from UBC alum William Mathieson will be unlocked.
The BC Brain Wellness Match
The first $6,000 in gifts to the BC Brain Wellness Program on April 3 will be matched by an anonymous donor.
On UBC Giving Day, what matters most is that you get involved! Give what you can. Share with your network. And challenge others to do the same! No need to wait until April 4! Donate today to kickstart a successful UBC Giving Day!
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Wellness Wednesday - Thriving With Nature: How Green Spaces Support Health and Well-being
Wednesday, April 2, 2025 from 12:00 to 1:00 PM. This is a hybrid event taking place in-person at the Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health and on Zoom.
Join us for our April Wellness Wednesday with Dr. Ingrid Jarvis! The talk will explore how urban green spaces – like parks, gardens, and trees – support human health and well-being, with a focus on aging. We will discuss theories behind nature-health connections, existing evidence, and how this knowledge can help create healthier communities.
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Nitobe Memorial Garden Tour
Wednesday, April 16 from 1:00 to 2:00 PM. This in-person event will take place at Nitobe Memorial Garden on the UBC Vancouver campus.
Come join us for an in-person guided tour of the Nitobe Memorial Garden, one of the most authentic Japanese gardens outside of Japan. Carefully cultivated to provide year-round beauty, the garden is especially photogenic in spring and fall when colourful cherry blossoms and maple leaves brighten the tranquil pathways.
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Parkinson's Disease Awareness Day
Wednesday, April 9 from 10:00 AM to 2:00. This is a hybrid event taking place in-person at the Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health and on Zoom.
Join the Pacific Parkinson’s Research Centre and the Movement Disorders Clinic to celebrate Parkinson’s Awareness Month! This event will feature an educational talk on “Living Well with PD”, an in-person art workshop, resource booths, and a bake sale to raise funds to help members of our PD community. |
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Cognitive Health Screening
Assessments will take place on May 7 or 14. Please fill out the request form by April 4 to be considered for an assessment.
Concerned about memory decline or cognitive impairment? Register for a cognitive health screen! The in-person screening involves answering questions about your health and daily activities, and completing standardized tests to assess thinking skills. The assessments are done in-person at the University British Columbia (2136 West Mall), and take 1.5 to 2 hours. The assessment findings will be summarized in a written report and discussed in a brief feedback session. |
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| Community Events & Resources |
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It's Time to Vote for Brain Health!
Millions of Canadians live with brain conditions, yet brain health remains absent from our national priorities. Meanwhile, Canada is a global leader in brain and mental health research, and breakthroughs in Alzheimer’s, depression, stroke, and more are within reach. Across the country, incredible research is taking place. But without coordinated national investment, we risk losing talent, innovation, and the opportunity to turn discoveries into real solutions for Canadians.
That’s why the Canadian Brain Research Strategy (CBRS) is launching Vote for Brain Health—a national campaign calling on all federal parties to prioritize brain research and brain health in the upcoming election.
Make brain health and research a national priority. Sign the call to action, spread the word, and demand federal leadership. Join us at www.vote4brainhealth.ca to take action today! |
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| Research Opportunities
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.
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| Dash Study: Help Shape the Future of Healthy Aging
Are you interested in contributing to groundbreaking research on healthy aging? If so, we invite you to participate in the Dash Study! This study aims to understand how day-to-day social experiences shape health and aging. We are currently seeking participants aged 65 and above to join us in this important endeavor.
Please contact dash_study@sfu.ca or call 672-699-0442 to learn more.
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| BCBWP Blog
Did you know that the BCBWP has a blog? Explore posts on various subjects, including: "Unlocking Mental Clarity and Emotional Well-Being Through Journaling".
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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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