BC Brain Wellness Program

May 21, 2024

Upcoming Events

Research Seminar Series - The Neuropsychology of Aging, Cognition, and Mental Health
June 26th at noon to 1:00 pm Online on Zoom

Dr. Sherri Hayden will discuss neuropsychological profiles of cognition in normal aging and mild cognitive impairment (MCI) versus neurological decline

Creative Collective Hybrid Event
Tuesday, June 18, 2024 from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm - In Person and Online

Calling all artists, closet artists and future artists!

Join members of the BC Brain Wellness Program Creative Collective for a hybrid event with an opportunity to connect with one another, share creative experiences and participate in a creative demo with our own Artful Living instructor, Jean Ward.

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Program Highlights

BC Brain Wellness Program One-on-One Kinesiology Service

The BC Brain Wellness Program is now offering one-on-one kinesiology services. These sessions will be offered both in-person at our gym at UBC Vancouver, and virtually over video call by a registered kinesiologist. The following services can be provided through these one-on-one sessions:

* Personal training and fitness conditioning *
* Injury assessments and active rehabilitation *
* Movement/postural analysis and corrective exercise prescription *
* Correction of dysfunctional movement patterns *
* Functional assessments and exercises to address pain *

To book a session, click on the link below and fill out the waitlist form or find more information on the link to our website.

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Community Events & Resources

New Breakthroughs in Neurorehabilitation - A Free Forum for People with Lived Experience
The World Congress of Neurorehabilitation is pleased to present a free afternoon forum for people with lived experience at the Vancouver Convention Centre. The session will also be accessible via livestream. People living with a neurological condition such as stroke, traumatic brain injury, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis or spinal cord injury may find this forum of interest. Family and carers, and supporting non-profit organizations are also welcome. Registration is required. World experts will describe the latest research that has the potential to impact care for people living with neurological conditions. Our clinicians will also discuss strategies to improve physical and mental health, and to lessen the effects of aging with a chronic health condition.

When: Wednesday, 22 May 2024 at 1:00–4:00 pm
Where: Vancouver Convention Centre (East building), Meeting Room 19&20
Also accessible via livestream.

Details of speakers and presentations is available here.

For registration:

Click “Register” under New Registration
Click “Persons with lived experience” and complete contact info and terms.

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.

Dr. Zayna Khayat - “Old Age Is Made Up“: How Identity and Aging is Changing in Profound Ways
May 31st at 2:00pm Virtual Session

Information & Registration

Join CLEAR at The Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health on The University of British Columbia's campus on June 6th, as we unveil a new advancement in Alzheimer's disease research. Reserve your spot today.

BCBWP Blog

Do you know that the BCBWP has a blog? Explore posts on a variety of subjects, including our recent one: "Loneliness: What You Should Know".

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Research Opportunities

Review current research opportunities with the BC Brain Wellness Program.

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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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