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Healthy Aging Visual Art Prize: Artists Night

Vancouver, BC PST
The Edwin S.H. Leong Centre for Healthy Aging (ELCHA) and Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health (DMCBH) at the University of British Columbia (UBC) are pleased to host an Artists Night for finalists of the Healthy Aging… read more
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Past Events

Healthy Aging Research Seminar: Jennifer Cooper

Healthy Aging Research Seminar: Jennifer Cooper

Vancouver, BC
Title: Blood Tests for Brain Health in Aging Summary: Neurological blood-based biomarkers are being widely investigated for use in the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. These biomarkers can inform on the underlying disease specific pathology, as well as general neurodegenerat…
Wednesday, June 19 2024 11:00 AM 12:00 PM

Research Seminar: Dr. Klaus Rothermund

Research Seminar: Dr. Klaus Rothermund

Vancouver, BC
This research seminar is co-sponsored by the UBC Department of Psychology! Title: Age Stereotypes: Core Determinants of Development in Old Age Summary: Previous research on age stereotypes is characterized by several blind spots: It has focused (a) on stereotypes of old people, neglecting stereot…
Thursday, October 24 2024 3:30 PM 4:30 PM

Healthy Aging SSRA Presentation Session & Summer Social

Healthy Aging SSRA Presentation Session & Summer Social

Vancouver, BC
Join us at UBC on August 21, 2024 for an afternoon of research presentations from the winners of the Healthy Aging Summer Student Research Awards and the Healthy Aging Summer Social! SSRA Presentation Session: TIME: 2:00-3:15 PM LOCATION: Rudy North Lecture Theatre, Djavad Mowafghian Centre for…
Wednesday, August 21 2024 2:00 PM 5:30 PM

Healthy Aging Research Seminar: Dr. Stephen Back

Healthy Aging Research Seminar: Dr. Stephen Back

Vancouver, BC
Title: Vascular Dementia and Cerebral White Matter Injury: Emerging Insights from a Neurodevelopmental Perspective Summary: Age-related cognitive decline has widely been attributed to neuronal degeneration in the setting of progressive gray matter injury in disorders including Alzheimer’s disease.…
Thursday, October 17 2024 11:00 AM 12:00 PM

Dialogue on Aging Public Presentation Series: Dr. Debra Sheets

Dialogue on Aging Public Presentation Series: Dr. Debra Sheets

Vancouver, BC
The Dialogue on Aging Public Presentation Series is hosted by the Edwin S.H. Leong Centre for Healthy Aging and Providence Health Care. On September 25th, we are pleased to welcome Dr. Debra Sheets, Professor from the School of Nursing at the University of Victoria, as this month’s speaker! This l…
Wednesday, September 25 2024 2:00 PM 3:30 PM

Healthy Aging Research Seminar: Dr. Ulla Kriebernegg

Healthy Aging Research Seminar: Dr. Ulla Kriebernegg

Vancouver, BC
Title: Imagining the Future in Rooms of the Past: Age, Space, and Memory in Contemporary Care Home Narratives Summary: In literature and film, care homes often symbolize the experiences, fears, and uncertainties faced by older adults. Positioned at the intersection of hotel and hospital, these spa…
Monday, November 18 2024 11:00 AM 12:00 PM

Healthy Aging Research Seminar: Dr. Věra Suchomelová

Healthy Aging Research Seminar: Dr. Věra Suchomelová

Vancouver, BC
Title: Virtual Reality in Keeping Seniors Active (VIREAS) Summary: This talk presents a multidisciplinary project: Virtual Reality in Keeping Seniors Active (VIREAS). The purpose of VIREAS is to provide a comprehensive solution for the use of virtual reality (VR) as means of keeping older adults a…
Wednesday, July 3 2024 11:00 AM 12:00 PM

Healthy Aging Research Seminar: Dr. Paola Zaninotto

Healthy Aging Research Seminar: Dr. Paola Zaninotto

Vancouver, BC
Title: Insights from the English Longitudinal Study of Ageing: Environmental Factors and Biological Markers in Cognitive Health and Well-being Summary: This talk will provide an overview of the English Longitudinal Study of Ageing (ELSA), a large cohort study of people aged 50 and older in England…
Wednesday, November 6 2024 11:00 AM 12:00 PM

Healthy Aging Research Seminar: Dr. Lorienne Jenstad & Danielle Lafleur

Healthy Aging Research Seminar: Dr. Lorienne Jenstad & Danielle Lafleur

Vancouver, BC
Title: Hearing Health in Older Adults  Summary: Hearing loss is one of the most significant contributors to the global burden of disease. Up to 65% of adults in BC aged 60+ have hearing loss. Fewer than one-fourth of adults seek hearing healthcare or obtain hearing aids. Untreated hearing loss aff…
Wednesday, May 15 2024 11:00 AM 12:00 PM

Healthy Aging Research Seminar: Dr. Carol Ma Hok Ka

Healthy Aging Research Seminar: Dr. Carol Ma Hok Ka

Vancouver, BC
Title: The Feasibility of Implementing the WHO Integrated Care for Older People (ICOPE) Framework in Singapore Summary: In order to promote healthy ageing, the World Health Organization's Integrated Care for Older People (ICOPE) approach helps communities evaluate older adults' intrinsic capacitie…
Thursday, July 25 2024 11:00 AM 12:00 PM

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