Upcoming Events
UVic Retirees Association Event "AGING WELL: THE BRAIN – BODY CONNECTION"
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
Council Meeting - June 8, 2022
The Council will meet online.
Wednesday, 8 June 2022 - 10:00am to 12:00pm
Travel Group - June 16 at 3pm
Travels in Eastern Turkey, Georgia and Armenia
Presented by: William Ziemba –
Professor Emeritus of Commerce and Business Administration
Bill will describe his travels in Eastern Turkey, Georgia and Armenia, starting in 1973 and going into the 2nd decade of the 21st century. He visited Georgia as the country was recovering from the previous Russian occupation. Among other things, Bill will talk about Georgian orange wine made in underground barrels, the Armenian genocide and the Oriental rugs from that part of the world.
If you wish to receive the zoom link for the meeting and are not already on the EC Travel group list, please contact Paul Steinbok at psteinbok@cw.bc.ca.
A zoom link will be sent out before each meeting.
Thursday, 16 June 2022 - 3:00pm