Join us for our next in-person workshop in collaboration with improv for work & wellness and Douglas Park Community Centre on June 5th.
During the workshop, you will connect with others, exercise your brain, and share some laughs! Through fun games and exercises, participants will learn improv skills and explore how they can be applied to life and fostering wellness. No improv experience is required, everyone is welcome.
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Join us on May 27th for our next Wellness Wednesday talk all about women's brain health.
In the spirit of Women’s Health Week, Dr. Sherri Hayden will provide a review of science on women’s brain health risks for various neurological and mental health conditions. Emerging research related to the role of female sex-hormones, such as estrogen, in such brain health risks will be discussed. Information on preventative practices will also be provided.
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The BC Brain Wellness Program, the Consulate General of Switzerland in Vancouver, and Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts warmly invite you to an immersive event series: "Music, Movement, Mood, and Parkinson’s". Explore how rhythm, sound, music and motion can support people with Parkinson's in navigating their journey with strength, creativity and resilience, and engage with this topic firsthand.
Visiting Professor Dawn Rose, a music psychologist, senior research professor, and musician based at Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts (Switzerland), will share her team’s latest research findings and lead a group-based music and movement intervention, Songlines for Parkinson’s, that her team has co-created for and with people with Parkinson’s, practitioners, medical specialists, and researchers across neuroscience, psychology, sports science, and kinematics.
Check out the event website linked in our bio to find more information on all offerings in this series.
We are excited to introduce a new series, starting next month: Ask the Expert!
During these events, participants are encouraged to come with their own questions and engage directly with our team’s experts. Each session features rotating Kinesiologists, Physiotherapists, and Registered Dietitians.
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Join us as we will celebrate the care partners in our community on May 4th!
When you register, please register the care receiver for a spot as well. The link can be found in our bio. ❤️
Join us for our upcoming Wellness Wednesday on May 6 with two of our Occupational Therapy students, David Liira and Phylicia Lam.
In this session, you will learn practical, creative strategies to pace yourself, reduce fatigue, and stay engaged in the activities that matter most to you.
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Join us for another in-person workshop on April 27th with Cynthia Friesen. Through song, you will welcome the arrival of spring and connect with others.
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Tomorrow is UBC Giving Day! As a fully donor-funded program, this event is crucial for us. All support is greatly appreciated! More information and a link to donate can be found in our bio. đź’™
Just two more days until UBC Giving Day on April 8th. We are thrilled and grateful to announce two Challenge Sponsors and appreciate your support in unlocking these generous gifts.
The BC Brain Wellness Donor Challenge: When 50 donors give to BC Brain Wellness on April 8, a gift of $10,000 from William Mathieson will be unlocked.
The BC Brain Wellness $100 Challenge: When 30 donors give $100+ to BC Brain Wellness on April 8, a gift of $5,000 from an anonymous donor will be unlocked.
More information and a link to donate can be found in our bio. đź’™
Just five more days until UBC Giving Day on April 8th. As a fully donor-funded program, we are honored and grateful to be featured again. All support is greatly appreciated! More information and a link to donate can be found in our bio. đź’™
Our next Research Seminar Series event will take place next week, on April 8th! Join us on Zoom as Dr. Kendra Furber will present about age-related cognitive decline as associated with changes in white matter structures and the biological role of different fats in brain function.
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Save the Date: UBC Giving Day is right around the corner on April 8th! The BC Brain Wellness Program relies entirely on donations, making this fundraising event crucial for our program.
We are deeply grateful for the tremendous support we have received over the past six years and hope we can count on your support this year as well.
For more information, please visit the link in our bio! Thank you for your continued generosity. đź’™
