BC Brain Wellness Program

August 9th, 2023

Program Highlights

Summer Pilot Classes
Registration is still open for our remaining Paired Classes, which will be held online on August 11 and 15 at 9:30am. Classes offered are Lower Intensity Interval Training, and Functional Strength and Balance.

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BCBWP Videos
Maintain your fitness levels, stay creative or catch up on brain wellness education this summer. BCBWP is available to you anytime through our video library of classes. Here are a few suggestions to keep you motivated and empowered and ready for the fall.

Strength & Balance Step 2 (Level 3):
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.

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Higher Intensity Interval Training (Level 4):
Moderate to higher intensity exercise. Participants should be able to stand and move without support. Exercise classes include aerobic, balance, strength and agility exercises. The main focus of the class is aerobic and agility exercise.

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Lower Intensity Interval Training (Level 3):

Moderate to low intensity exercise using functional full-body movement - can be done unsupported or holding onto a chair. Classes include aerobic, balance, strength and agility work. No floor work involved. The focus of the class is aerobic and agility exercises.

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Functional Strength Larger Muscles (Level 3-4):
Full-body, moderate intensity exercise aimed at increasing overall strength.

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Program Surveys
Thank you to everyone who took the time and effort to respond to recent our program survey. Your feedback is very insightful and helps us to improve our future program offerings. There will be another survey at the end of the summer and your participation would be very beneficial and appreciated.

BCBWP Crafters for a Cause - Feeling Good By Doing Good

Last week, the Crafters for a Cause group collectively donated hand made items for Mamas for Mamas (https://www.mamasformamas.org/). Mamas for Mamas is a national charitable organization that supports mothers and caregivers in crisis by providing ongoing support to individuals and families facing various poverty-related struggles. Our group members individually crafted and collectively donated a wide variety of items including knit hats, slippers and blankets, quilted blankets, craft kits for kids, pottery, stuffed animals, tote bags, beaded bracelets, and many other items to bring joy!

The next project beginning in the fall will be working the Tertiary Mental Health and Substance Use in patient units at VGH. If you have any yarn you would like to donate to our projects or would like to get involved, join our September meeting (registration with the BWP fall program launch) or email elaine.book@vch.ca.

Community Events

Vancouver Art Gallery - Creativity is the new fitness class!

Enjoy an outing at the Vancouver Art Gallery during the month of August.

In collaboration with the Vancouver Art Gallery Community Programs, the BCBWP has 5 sets of two tickets to share with our participant community. The first five people to send an email to us at brain.wellness@ubc.ca with the subject line “VAG” will receive one pair of tickets. Please include the exact date and time that you would like to go this month as that is needed for the booking.

BCBWP Blog

Do you know that the BCBWP has a blog? Explore posts on a variety of subjects, including our recent one: A Summer Reading list from the BCWP Staff picks

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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