About this Event
Join the Dover Bay Secondary School Rotary Interact Club for an intergenerational community luncheon centered on brain health, public education, and reducing dementia stigma. Officially partnered with the University of Victoria’s Gawryluk Research Lab and Institute on Aging and Lifelong Health, this event features an opening keynote by Dr. Jodie Gawryluk, an expert panel, and interactive booths supported by Island Health, the Alzheimer Society of BC, and Eden Gardens.
Enjoy a delicious lunch, intergenerational table engagement, a gift card raffle, and a 50/50 draw. Proceeds directly benefit dementia research and local dementia care programs.
Agenda
🕑: 11:30 AM - 11:45 AM
Public Door Open & Guest Seating
Opening Keynote
Host: Dr. Jodie Gawryluk
Info: Dr. Gawryluk will offer an insightful and engaging overview of dementia. She will explore the fascinating changes that occur in the brain as we age, clearly distinguishing between normal aging and dementia. Attendees will gain valuable knowledge as she details the various types of dementia and discusses the diagnosis process. Plus, she will share encouraging updates and highlight exciting advancements in medical research focused on supporting individuals after a diagnosis.
Guest Speaker
Host: Captain Jacqueline Zweng
Info: Captain Jacqueline Zweng will provide a special presentation on "Early Trauma Care as a Protective Factor for Lifelong Brain Health," exploring how early psychological intervention protects aging brains against late-onset distress.
Event venue & nearby stays
Auditorium, Bowen park Complex, 500 Bowen Rd, Nanaimo, Canada
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