Wednesday, October 7, 2015, 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
VanDusen Botanical Garden | Visitor Centre
5251 Oak Street, Vancouver
Tapestry Foundation and the Vancouver Courier presents a unique, FREE lifestyle event. Come and explore services, products and educational displays. The event features three Dialogue on Aging presentations by health and wellness experts, moderated by Dr. Art Hister.
This event is FREE and no registration is required. Just come and enjoy!
Seating is limited … so plan to arrive early.
For more information call 604.806.9480.
Your Good Health – Fact vs Fiction
With plenty of information in print and on the Internet, there’s a lot to learn about maintaining your health. Take advantage of information from health and wellness experts on things you should know and practice. All sessions will be moderated by everyone’s favourite media doctor on Global BC, Dr. Art Hister.
Dr. Art Hister is seen daily as a health analyst on Global BC’s Morning News and is a weekly contributor to news segments on Thursday and Saturday. He is the author of two Canadian bestsellers, Midlife Man and Dr. Art Hister’s Guide to a Longer and Healthier Life, as well as numerous articles for publications.
Food – What’s New and Best for You – 12:00 noon
Good nutrition is part of a healthy lifestyle, and meeting your unique nutritional needs is achieved by eating a variety of nutrient-rich foods. But which are the most nutrient-rich foods and what changes with aging? Should you take supplements? Clinical Dietitian Educator Liz da Silva guides you through the latest research.
Liz da Silva is a Clinical Dietitian Educator in the Fraser Health Authority, and a clinical instructor in the Dietetics Program, Faculty of Land/Food Systems at UBC. She has conducted practice-based research for more than a decade and has a longstanding interest in vitamins and minerals in gerontology and chronic disease.
Building Strength to Prevent Falls – 1:30 pm
Body strength and balance tend to decline as we age. The good news, according to physiotherapist Yee Tse, is that it’s never too late to use simple exercise and activity to improve your strength and balance. “Why lose your independence through avoidable circumstances?” says Yee Tse. “I urge everyone to learn how to avoid that first fall—so you can live longer, enjoy better health, and stay independent.”
Yee Tse is a Physiotherapy Practice Coordinator for the Vancouver Coastal Health Authority. She leads practice for Home Health and residential physiotherapists in Vancouver.
Aging 2.0 – Linking to Reputable Brain Info – 3:00 pm
The Internet is the go-to place for health information. But how reliable is the information posted? Dr. Julie Robillard talks about the quality and ethics of online resources for brain health and aging, and shares tips on how to identify high-quality information and potentially harmful resources on the Internet.
Dr. Julie Robillard is Assistant Professor of Neurology at the National Core for Neuroethics and at the Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health at UBC. She leads a research program that explores the intersection of aging, new media and ethics, and advocates for fact over fiction when it comes to brain health.
For more information, call 604.806.9480 or visit http://www.tapestryfoundation.ca/education/public-presentation-series
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