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Research Seminar Series: Standing Up to Our Fear - Understanding the links between emotion, balance and falls.
February 7, 2024 at 12:00 - 1:00pm
Emotions such as fear and anxiety have been strongly linked to balance instability, dizziness and falls. While traditionally, fear and anxiety were only considered to be the negative outcomes of a prior fall, more recent evidence suggests these factors can directly influence balance performance and future fall risk. In this presentation, we will discuss new evidence supporting emotion-balance interactions and the implications for the assessment, prevention and treatment of balance deficits and falls. |
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March is Nutrition Month
March will feature nutrition month starting with Wellness Wednesday on March 6th, Build a Balanced Plate to Promote Healthy Aging and Brain Health, where you will learn how to get the essential nutrients you need by planning and making balanced meals and snacks with registered dietitians Anna Brisco and Yolanda Wang, followed by a series of webinars led by the dietetics students throughout the month. |
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Wellness Wednesday: Building a Balanced Plate to Promote Healthy Aging and Brain Health
March 6, 2024 at 12:00 0 1:00pm on Zoom
Join us for Wellness Wednesday where you will learn how to get the essential nutrients you need by planning and making balanced meals and snacks with registered dietitians. More info coming soon! |
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Strength and Balance - Friday at 12:30 still has space.
This is a full-body workout focused on improving balance, strength, and postural alignment for those that typically require a walking aid or need support to balance. Participants are encouraged to stand by holding onto a chair for balance support, however, seated options are always offered. Dumbbells or other hand weights are encouraged but not required. |
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BCBWP Writing Resources
If you are a writer looking for some resources and inspiration as you explore your inherent creativity and begin to condition your writing muscle, then this BCBWP resource page is for you.
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Join the Creative Collective
We are currently recruiting participants to join the Creative Collective, an initiative that spotlights art created by members of the BCBWP community. Art can be anything from pottery, paintings, photographs, poetry, recipes, gardening arrangements and so much more… we would love to see it all! 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.
Our 2023 Virtual Art Exhibition was a huge success and source of inspiration for all creatives in our community. To learn more, watch the event recording. If you would like to submit your expressive work, please fill out this Google Form or email us at brain.wellness@ubc.ca, subject line "Creative Collective" and we will be in touch. |
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| Community Events & Resources |
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| Dialogue on Aging Public Presentation Series
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The Dance Centre - Creative Movement for Seniors
Dance is great for the brain and body! The Power of Dance program aims to provide socially fulfilling and meaningful experiences through dance. Bring the many health and wellness benefits of movement to your seniors in in a single workshop or taster class series. Our team of skilled dance facilitators have experience teaching older adults, and work in a variety of styles including Latin dance, Hawaiian, flamenco and ballet for beginners. Hybrid classes both in person and via Zoom are available.
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Discover Dance! Series
This popular performance series offers informative and inspiring dance performances by BC companies and artists, highlighting a wide range of dance genres.
Upcoming Performance
The Dance Centre presents Voirelia Dance Hub in De/Formed Revival, a contemporary dance work inspired by Renaissance art and sculpture. Three expressive, finely honed dancers trace a journey of transformation, using the metaphor of sculptures coming to life to explore how we can release the past and embrace change.
Buy Tickets Here |
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| BCBWP Blog
Do you know that the BCBWP has a blog? Explore posts on a variety of subjects, including our recent one: "New Years, New Goals".
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| Research Opportunities
Review current research opportunities with the BC Brain Wellness Program.
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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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