| Nutrition Month 2025
Join us in celebrating Nutrition Month through our three student-led workshops on March 11, 18 and 25 presented by graduate students in the Master of Nutrition and Dietetics program at UBC. These workshops will include engaging activities, practical tips, and easy recipes so you can confidently take steps to improve your nutritional wellbeing. For specific topics, registration details, and other nutrition month activities, view our event page below.
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In-Person Workshop - Let the Arts do Your Talking
Tuesday, March 18, 2025 from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM at Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health, Room 3402
Come join us for an art session that will let you use colour, shape and imagery to express what is meaningful to you. Discover how the creative process can foster healing and mental well-being. Light snacks will be provided at the end. No prior art experience is required.
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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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UBC Giving Day
Thursday, April 3, 2025
For the fifth year in a row, BCBWP has been selected by the Faculty of Medicine to be featured at UBC Giving Day! Stay tuned for more information. In the meantime, feel free to check out our donation page below.
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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.
Healthy Living and Aging with Our Microbes with Dr. Brett Finlay, Ph.D
Wednesday, March 19, 2025 from 2:00 to 3:00 PM on Zoom
The microbiome has a profound influence on human health and disease, including aging processes. We will discuss what the microbiome is, and its various roles in human health and disease. Its many roles in aging will be discussed, including many proactive things one can do to impact both the microbiome and healthy aging.
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TED Talk: Why social health is key to happiness and longevity
You know it's important to take care of your physical and mental health. But what about your social health? Social scientist Kasley Killam shows how feeling a sense of belonging and connection has concrete benefits to your overall health — and explains why it may be the missing key to living a longer and happier life. |
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Fraud Prevention Resources for Seniors
March is Fraud Prevention Month and with reported cases of fraud rising, seniors are encouraged to increase their awareness of current scams and learn how they can protect themselves. We invite you to visit this webpage to view a list of resources to prevent becoming a victim of fraud. |
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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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Parkinson's Disease and Music Appreciation
This study is recruiting participants who are living with Parkinson's Disease, with or without musical experience. Participants will partake in a 1-2 hour session assessing competency and appetency in individuals with Parkinson’s Disease. Since these sessions can be conducted virtually, participation is open to individuals across Canada. If you are interested in participating, please contact Nina at: nbaya063@uottawa.ca. |
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| BCBWP Blog
Did you know that the BCBWP has a blog? Explore posts on various subjects, including our recent one: "Reading for Well-Being".
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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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