BCBrainWellness

Brain health with exercise, yoga, dance, music, improv, visual art, nutrition, mindfulness, nature, community and more. Healthy aging. Research. Prevention.

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We are pleased to share our new video about how we have been a lifeline for so many. With your support we can help people across BC and beyond.

Check out the video here: https://t.co/zS1e7ryhAA

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The BC Brain Wellness Program will offer an intergenerational musical movement class for adults with neurological conditions, care partners, and older adults. This fun and engaging class invites you to develop comfort and trust in your body to share the joy of moving together.

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The BC Brain Wellness Program will offer a weekly intergenerational ballroom dance class for adults with neurological conditions, care partners, and older adults, led by an interdisciplinary team of dance instructors, a community musician, physiotherapist, and UBC students.

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The donor-funded BC @brain_wellness Program is changing lives by optimizing brain wellness. 🧠

Meet some of the team this #WorldBrainDay and register for their hybrid Zoom celebration of World Brain Day on July 23: https://t.co/7oKOxNJFWx

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We’re making a move!

Starting today, Monday, April 28th, we'll be active on Bluesky.
Follow us at https://t.co/zpPJjnWSMa for updates about our events and resources. We’re excited to continue building our community in new spaces — and we look forward to seeing you there!

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Join us next month for an online Wellness Wednesday talk! Dr. Joanie Sims Gould and Dr. Joanna Pozzulo will speak to how engaging in activities with others can unlock new levels of well-being through the power of connection and community.

RSVP: https://t.co/AqumJH5dx4

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UBC Giving Day is today. Donate now to show your support towards the BC Brain Wellness Program! Please visit https://t.co/kbodpZJw3q to donate.

Thank you for your support!

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UBC Giving Day is tomorrow. Spread the word to support the BCBWP!

For more information, please visit: https://t.co/kbodpZK3SY

Thank you for your continued support.

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UBC Giving Day is One Week Away. The BCBWP relies entirely on donations, making this fundraising event crucial for our program. With your support, we aim to surpass last year's $40,000 success.

Learn More:
https://t.co/kbodpZK3SY

Thank you for your continued support.

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The UBC Department of Neuropsychology in conjunction with the BC Brain Wellness Program will be offering in-person cognitive health screening at UBC this summer. There are limited appointments available, so please register by April 4th.

Learn More: https://t.co/mOM49kNSP4

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Join us next month for a hybrid Wellness Wednesday talk, where Dr. Ingrid Jarvis will explore how urban green spaces – like parks, gardens, and trees – support human health and well-being, with a focus on aging. See you there!

RSVP: https://t.co/ahGmvyAfrB

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Come join us for an in-person guided tour of the Nitobe Memorial Garden, one of the most authentic Japanese gardens outside of Japan.

RSVP Link: https://t.co/ZiNDjgiUY1

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Come join us for an art session that will let you 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 artskills required.

Learn More: https://t.co/5rWJ9kWxNh

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Join us for an in-person Improv for Brain Health workshop, to connect, exercise your brain and share some laughs! No improv experience required, everyone is welcome! Light snacks will be provided.

RSVP: https://t.co/FZPbH7dAI3

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Join us next month for a virtual research seminar, where Dr. Susan Holtzman from UBCO will be speaking about social connections in the context of a digital world, with attention on the role it has in aging and chronic illness/pain. See you there!

RSVP: https://t.co/48A6y6HUTB

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The Brain Health Summit is happening from April 2nd-4th in beautiful Sidney, BC! A special discount code is available for TBI survivors and anyone living with neurological conditions. For more information, visit https://t.co/YJoV7AROEk

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HealtheSteps® is a free, 6-month virtual initiative helping adults boost physical activity, reduce sedentary behavior, connect with nature, and improve wellbeing. Coaches offer one-on-one support for sustainable changes. Patients & self-referrals welcome! https://t.co/9VO1Ge4wQf

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Songshine In-Person Workshop happening on January 27th! We’ll use relaxation techniques, breath exercises, diction work, imagination stimulation, laughter and great songs to help harness the power of the voice, both speaking and singing!

RSVP: https://t.co/oO6fqr0Fyz

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Join us next month, where Dr. Lesley Lutes from UBCO will be talking about how small, relative behaviour changes lead to more sustainable lifestyle changes in the context of New Years resolutions. Let's kickstart 2025 together!🎉

RSVP: https://t.co/jKU690MGgg

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Join us next week Wednesday for an exciting research talk by Dr. Eli Puterman, who will be speaking about the wide scope of stressful experiences that impact our health and wellbeing, and what we can do about it! 🏃‍♀️

RSVP: https://t.co/vqWAUFspP9

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There is an upcoming community event hosted by the Complex Chronic Diseases Program in Providence Health Authority. Please share widely with patients and providers. All are welcome, including providers.

Click below to Register:  https://t.co/Y9dZ8r3MRm