LIFELONG LEARNING

E-Learning Do you have a lifelong learning mindset? If yes, explore our collection of lessons related to mental health, exercise and mobility, and brain health. Most can be completed in 15 minutes, and your progress is saved in case you are short on time and need to return to where you left off. 

Welcome to the BC Brain Wellness Program – changing lives by optimizing brain wellness. We offer evidence-informed lifestyle and wellness programs for individuals living with chronic brain conditions, their care partners, and healthy agers. We integrate active research and education in all that we do. Our program empowers individuals to tailor their participation to physical and cognitive abilities, rather than diagnostic labels. Our ongoing delivery of classes supplements traditional medical care and can lead participants to a better quality of life. BC Brain Wellness Program 

Our Classes 

We offer a range of Exercise, Creative and Care Partner classes. No experience is necessary – we meet you where you are. You can browse our selection to find something that you connect with either online or in person at UBC. These sessions are often no charge. Get Started — BC Brain Wellness Program 

Research Seminar Series – Mind-Body Together: When the Mind Speaks Through the Body

Join us for an exciting presentation with Dr. Amrit Dhariwal and Dr. Andrea Chapman on somatization – when emotional or psychological distress/factors manifests as physical symptoms. Learn how the mind and body interact in this process and discover valuable community resources that can support individuals experiencing somatization.

Wednesday, June 4, 2025, 12:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. on Zoom Meeting Registration – Zoom Editors Note: Several of your BCRPVPA members participate in these terrific online or in person programmes and seminars as they are designed for healthy seniors, care givers as well as those who have specific cognitive challenges. Got to keep that brain healthy! 

Learn More at Volunteer for SFU Study – BCRPVPA or find out if you are eligible to participate please contact us at: cope_study@sfu.ca or 604-499-5172