Non-UBC Events
May 7 - June 4, 2022
This series will examine the impact of physical activity on brain health
"AGING WELL: THE BRAIN – BODY CONNECTION"
AN ELDER ACADEMY AND INSTITUTE ON AGING AND LIFELONG HEALTH (IALH) EVENT
Several factors influence our ability to age well. Some of these, such as genetics, are not under our control. Others, such as exercising regularly and taking care of our mental health, are modifiable. This series will examine the impact of physical activity on brain health as well as the impact technology can play in understanding and modifying behaviours. The presenters are all affiliated with the Institute on Aging and Lifelong Health at the University of Victoria, a research centre committed to promoting and conducting basic and applied research to improve the health and quality of life of individuals across the life course.
WHEN, WHERE, HOW MUCH?
DATES: Saturdays, May 7, 14, 21, June 4, 2022
TIME: 10:00am to Noon
WHERE: This will be a hybrid presentation using face-to-face and zoom. The in-person presentation will be at Cordova Bay Community Place, 5238 Cordova Bay Rd, Victoria, BC V8Y 2L2 (attached to Cordova Bay Elementary School). People attending in person will need to show proof of vaccination and personal identification.
COST: $20 for all 4 sessions. Late registration is allowed.
SESSION DETAILS
May 7, 2022 : “Exercise is Cerebrovascular Medicine for All Ages”
Presenter: Dr. Kurt Smith, Associate Professor, School of Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education, University of Victoria
May 14, 2022 : “Digitize Your Exercise: How Digital Technologies Are Shaping How We Monitor, Prescribe and Augment Our Physical Activities”
Presenter: Dr. Yoah Sui, Post-Doctoral Fellow, School of Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education, University of Victoria
May 21,2022: “Building Brain Resiliency and Healthy Aging: Positive Effects of Physical Activity and Concussions in the Aging Brain”
Presenters: Dr. Mauricio Garcia-Barrera, Associate Professor, Department of Psychology, University of Victoria and Ms. Stacey Horton, Actor, Dancer and Choreographer
June 4, 2022 : “Interactions Between Physical Activity and Mental and Cognitive Health: What Do We Know and What Next?”
Presenter: Dr. Theone Paterson, Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, University of Victoria
REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT
Registration & payment done through EventBrite. Please click on: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/aging-well-tickets-312538831057
Students attend free but need to register by emailing UVRAElderAcademyevents@uvic.ca to secure the Zoom link.
Need to know more? Email: UVRAElderAcademyevents@uvic.ca