BC Brain Wellness Program

April 22, 2025

Upcoming Events

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.

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Wellness Wednesday - The Strength of Community: Cultivating Well-Being Through Evidence and Connection
Wednesday May 14, from 12:00 to 1:00 PM on Zoom

Join us for a talk with Dr. Joanie Sims Gould and Dr. Joanna Pozzulo as they explore how engaging in activities with others can unlock new levels of well-being through the power of connection and community. Dr Sims Gould will discuss a physical activity and social connectedness program that has been implemented across BC. Dr. Pozzulo will examine the research related to reading in addition to the benefits of being part of a community.

VanDusen Garden Walking Tour & Picnic Lunch
Friday, May 23, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Join us for a VanDusen Garden field trip where our Gardening and Cooking instructor, Joanna Wilke, will guide you through the beautiful gardens. At noon, we will have a picnic lunch break by the Maze area, so please bring a packed lunch. After lunch, we will split into groups based on mobility and walking speed preference to tour the rest of the garden. The admission fee is waived by the generous support of the VanDusen Garden.

Community Events & Resources

Dialogue on Aging Public Presentation Series - Cancer as an Older Adult: Preparing, Managing, Thriving
Monday, May 5 from 2:00 to 3:30 PM at BMO Great Hall, VanDusen Botanical Garden. Please note that virtual attendance will not be provided.

The Dialogue on Aging Public Presentation Series is hosted by the Edwin S.H. Leong Centre for Healthy Aging and Providence Health Care. On May 5th, 2025, they will partner with the UBC School of Nursing to host an in-person lecture featuring a panel on Geriatric Oncology.

IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer’s
Sunday, May 25, 2025

You are invited to the IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer’s to raise awareness about dementia – and raise funds for the Alzheimer Society of B.C. The Walk is the Alzheimer Society of B.C.’s biggest fundraising event of the year. Funds raised will help to deliver programs and services for people affected by dementia, providing the support they need to maintain the best possible quality of life at every stage of their journey, and enable critical research to change the future of the disease.

Reducing Poverty Initiative

The National Institute of Disability Management and Research has launched a fully funded initiative to reduce poverty through early intervention and occupational rehabilitation. This program supports individuals who are injured or have become ill outside of work, as well as their employers, aiding in the return-to-work process.

Program Highlights:

• Eligibility: Individuals off work due to injury/illness outside of work, and employers needing accommodations. Please view eligibility section of website to learn more.

• Supports Available: Access to physical and mental health treatment, case management, workplace accommodations, and more.

• Locations: Prince George, Kelowna, Nanaimo, Vancouver and surrounding area up to 75km.

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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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BCBWP Blog

Did you know that the BCBWP has a blog? Explore posts on various subjects, including: "Gut Health and Its Effect on Brain Function".

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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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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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