March 18
Thriving through time: harnessing exercise and technology to combat chronic diseases in aging
In this talk, we explore the powerful role of exercise in impacting the physiology of type 2 diabetes and cancer as we age, with insights into how cutting-edge technology can enhance health outcomes. Learn how embracing movement and innovation can transform the aging process and promote vitality in later years.
Presenter:
Jonathan Low, PhD
Health and Wellness Lab, Faculty of Kinesiology;
Riddell Center for Cancer Immunotherapy, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology,
Cumming School of Medicine;
University of Calgary
10 lesser-known ways your pharmacist can help you meet your healthcare goals
We typically think of pharmacists as the professionals who dispense our medications, answer our medication questions, and ensure that our medications are going to be safe and effective. But we can utilize our pharmacists for so much more! From prescribing for minor ailments and ordering lab tests to ensuring we are using climate conscious medications, this presentation covers some of the lesser-known ways that pharmacists can help us achieve our healthcare goals.
Presenter:
Jennifer Bolt, BScPharm, PharmD, MHA
Research and Development Pharmacist, Interior Health
Clinicians as data curators: Implications for data quality
This presentation discusses clinician roles in shaping data quality in electronic health records and digitalized health systems. Impacts on downstream data use and clinical care provision are also discussed.
Presenter:
Charlene Ronquillo, RN, PhD
School of Nursing, Faculty of Health and Social Development
University of British Columbia Okanagan
Designing technologies to support learning and social connection for older adults
Joanna presents two new technologies that are being developed in her lab. HelpCall enables older adults to get technology assistance over a remote video call such as Zoom. LegacySphere facilitates intergenerational communication in embodied virtual reality.
Presenter:
Joanna McGrenere, Professor and Co-Head Department of Computer Science
University of British Columbia Vancouver
eDAPT lab: Learn More
Seniors Health Assessment
The YMCA hosted a FREE seniors health assessment to help you start an exercise routine to increase your physical activity and maintain a healthy long-term lifestyle. Students from the School of Health and Exercise Sciences at UBC Okanagan helped with the assessments!!
“We want to show older adults where to start when it comes to exercise while also providing a supportive community that will help them achieve their goals. Providing a space to be both social and active helps participants stick with a routine,” says YMCA health promotions manager, Adriane Long.
Each assessment is approximately one hour and includes testing of cardiovascular endurance, balance, flexibility, blood pressure, strength, agility, and more. Please wear comfortable footwear and clothing.
Thriving Together: Nurturing Seniors’ Mental Health
In this workshop, learning the key aspects of senior mental health, including common mental health challenges faced by older adults and barriers that hinder wellness were presented. Participants discussed the impact of social isolation on mental well-being and the critical role of social connection in promoting health. The workshop included engaging cognitive exercises to stimulate mental wellness and provides an overview of local resources available to support senior mental health.
Presenters:
Paige Johnston, Practicum Student, CMHA
Master of Social Work Program, UBC Okanagan
Hannah
Age-Link Society
Mikayla Angle, Community Education Coordinator, CMHA Kelowna
Current issues for British Columbia seniors – with Dan Levitt, Seniors Advocate
Dan discussed the current issues faced by seniors in British Columbia.
Presenter:
Dan Levitt, Seniors Advocate
Office of the Seniors Advocate, Province of British Columbia
May the imagined force be with you: staying strong and steady through imagined practice
Motor imagery is the imagined practice (or mental rehearsal) of a movement. In this presentation, we discuss how we can use motor imagery to help us perform smooth and steady movements as we age, and after stroke.
Presenter:
Sarah Kraeutner, PhD
Assistant Professor and Michael Smith Health Research BC Scholar
Department of Psychology, Irving K Barber Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, University of British Columbia Okanagan
Visit the NIMBL lab
Chair yoga with Paula
A Chair Yoga workshop to experience and enjoy the benefits of yoga. Gain confidence with your body through mobility and strength movements, while also relaxing and having fun.
Presenter
Paula Morrison, Certified Yoga Teacher
MyHealthPortal – Electronic health records and you
MyHealthPortal provides patients with 24 hour access to their health information via their phone, tablet or computer through a secure portal from the Interior Health website. Features include the ability to view Interior Health lab results, diagnostic imaging reports (such as X-ray, CT and ultrasound), certain upcoming appointments, recent hospital visit history, and the opportunity to update address and phone number information.
The social experience of chronic pain
Over 8 million Canadians live with chronic pain. Dr. Holtzman reviews the latest research demonstrating a connection between social relationships and the experience of pain, as well as implications for the effective treatment of pain.
Presenter:
Susan Holtzman, PhD, RPsych
Associate Professor, Psychology
Lead Investigator of the Connection, Health and Technology (CHaT) Lab
Irving K Barber Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
University of British Columbia Okanagan
New developments in Nav-CARE: the Compassionate, Dementia Inclusive Communities toolkit
The Compassionate, Dementia Inclusive Communities toolkit provides practical advice for organizations aspiring to improve support for persons living with dementia and their care partners using a compassionate community approach. The purpose of this presentation is to describe the theoretical and practical development of this toolkit, specifically the weaving together of three community development lenses: compassionate communities, dementia inclusion, and volunteer navigation. We also share early developments of the implementation of this toolkit in 6 unique communities in BC, Alberta, Ontario, and the Yukon.
Presenters:
Kelly Ashford, PhD
Project Manager for EU Navigate Project
Kelli Sullivan, MA
Research Facilitator – Palliative and End-of-Life research, UBC Okanagan
Learn more here: Nav-CARE