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BC Brain Wellness Program’s 5th Year Anniversary Celebration
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| Thank you to all our guests who attended the BC Brain Wellness Program’s 5th Year Anniversary Celebration on Saturday, October 19. On this special occasion, we celebrated the impact and inspiration of the BC Brain Wellness Program as we enter into our sixth year of supporting individuals living with chronic brain conditions, their care partners and healthy agers. Together, we are the future of brain wellness. |
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Let the Arts do the Talking: In-Person Art Workshop
Tuesday, November 12, 2024, 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm at the Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health, Room 3402
Come join us for an art session where you will use colour, shape and imagery to express what is meaningful to you. Discover how the creative process can foster healing and mental well-being. No prior art experience required. |
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"Capturing Grace" Film Screening
Saturday, November 16, 2024, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at the Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health, Rudy North Lecture Theatre and virtually on Zoom.
Join us for a free screening of the award-winning documentary “Capturing Grace,” which follows individuals with Parkinson’s as they prepare to stage a first-ever dance performance. Through determination, adversity, and contending with doubt, the film highlights the transformative power of art and the strength of the human spirit. The screening will be followed by a discussion with:
- Dr. Silke Appel-Cresswell, Associate Professor and Marg Meikle Professor in Parkinson’s Disease
- Dr. Cheryl Wellington, Professor, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
- David Leventhal, Program Director, Dance for PD
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Research Seminar Series: The Cycle of Sleep, Stress and Cognitive Health in Everyday Life
Wednesday, November 20, 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm at the Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health, Rudy North Lecture Theatre and virtually on Zoom.
In this session, Dr. Nancy Sin and Nicole Stuart will share their lab’s research on the role of psychological factors and health behaviours in cognitive health. Their lab uses naturalistic methods – including wearable health monitors, saliva sampling, and mobile surveys — to track health, well-being, and experiences as they unfold in real-time. Their research has revealed reciprocal relationships between sleep and stress in daily life, in addition to links between stressors and fluctuations in everyday cognitive functioning. |
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Creative Collective Call for New Participants
We are currently recruiting participants to join the Creative Collective. The Creative Collective initiative aims to spotlight art created by members of the BC BWP community. 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. Check out past participants and their inspiring stories and creative work at: https://www.bcbrainwellness.ca/creative-collective
If you have any questions, please email brain.wellness@ubc.ca with the subject line “Creative Collective”. If you would like to submit your creative expression work, please fill out this questionnaire and we will get in contact with you.
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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.
The Fall 2024 Series will focus on Cognition, Memory and Aging.
Dr. Serge Gauthier: Dialogue on Aging - Can we translate modifiable risk factors for dementia into our lifestyle? Yes!
Nov 14, 2024 at 2:00 PM Virtual Session
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| BCBWP Blog
Do you know that the BCBWP has a blog? Explore posts on various subjects, including our recent one: "Recap of 5th Year Anniversary Celebration Event".
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| Research Opportunities
Review current research opportunities with the BC Brain Wellness Program, including two studies: EQUIT Stroke Study and the Assessing Breathing and Swallowing in Adults Study.
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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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