EVENTS CALENDAR
march
01mar1:00 am31(mar 31)11:00 pmOkanagan Embrace Aging monthAn Embrace Aging Event
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The Institute for Healthy Living and Chronic Disease Prevention is delighted to co-sponsor with Interior Health to bring the Annual Okanagan Embrace Aging
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The Institute for Healthy Living and Chronic Disease Prevention is delighted to co-sponsor with Interior Health to bring the Annual Okanagan Embrace Aging month in March each year.
Embrace Aging is a month long series of events to celebrate and raise awareness about positive aging in the Okanagan valley. The sessions are for everyone – young and old alike, and focus on a variety of topics related to healthy aging and ways to enhance quality of life among seniors.
Visit the Okanagan Embrace Aging website here to register for events
EVENTS CALENDAR
Events hosted March 1 – 31, 2026
Time
1 (Sunday) 1:00 am - 31 (Tuesday) 11:00 pm
02mar11:00 am2:00 pmMemory CaféAn Embrace Aging Event
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Memory Cafés welcome people with cognitive decline and dementia, their families, their caregivers and community members who care. Entertainment, Activities, Music and Refreshments FEATURING A short musical play, Postcards from Yesterday,
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Memory Cafés welcome people with cognitive decline and dementia, their families, their caregivers and community members who care.
Entertainment, Activities, Music and Refreshments
FEATURING
A short musical play, Postcards from Yesterday, that examines how memory loss affects not only the individual, but the relationships around them, highlighting compassion, resilience, and the enduring power of connection.
Q & A with physicians, nurse clinicians and those with lived experience
REGISTRATION RECOMMENDED – Register Here
MORE event information here
FREE PARKING is available – PLEASE REGISTER for parking information
Time
(Monday) 11:00 am - 2:00 pm PST
Location
UBC Okanagan - UNC 200 Ballroom
3272 University Way
17mar10:00 am11:00 amFall and injury prevention for older adultsAn Embrace Aging Event
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Join us for an informative and engaging session on fall prevention for older adults. Learn about the most common risk factors and discover the four pillars of fall prevention to
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Join us for an informative and engaging session on fall prevention for older adults. Learn about the most common risk factors and discover the four pillars of fall prevention to help you stay safe, active, and independent.
Presenter:
Shianne Baines (she/her)
Injury Prevention Lead, Interior Health
via Zoom – PLEASE REGISTER
Free and open to the public – Everyone is welcome
Time
(Tuesday) 10:00 am - 11:00 am PST
Location
via Zoom webinar
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People with atrial fibrillation participate in treatment decisions with their healthcare providers but also must make decisions every day about managing their condition. Whether related to their symptoms,
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People with atrial fibrillation participate in treatment decisions with their healthcare providers but also must make decisions every day about managing their condition. Whether related to their symptoms, risk factors, activity, or healthcare seeking, patients can find it challenging to know the best option to take. Technology can play a revolutionary role from accessing virtual specialist care to wearables for daily heart monitoring. Join us for a discussion with experts about the latest research, evidence, and experiences in decision-making for atrial fibrillation self-care.
PANEL EXPERTS
Dr. Kevin Pistawka, MD, Cardiologist, Medical Director, Central Okanagan Association for Cardiac Health, Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiology, University of British Columbia, Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada
Dr. Peter Loewen, PharmD, Associate Professor, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, UBC Vancouver, Centre for Cardiovascular Innovation, Vancouver, Canada
Dr. Kathy Rush, PhD, RN, Professor, School of Nursing, Faculty of Health and Social Development, UBC Okanagan
Sheryl Sargent, MSW, Patient Partner
Moderator
Dr. Alex Lukey, PhD, School of Nursing and Faculty of Medicine, UBC Okanagan
Light refreshments will be provided
REGISTRATION RECOMMENDED – Register Here
Free and open to the public – Everyone is welcome
Time
(Monday) 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm PST
Location
Okanagan Regional Library - Kelowna
1380 Ellis Street, Kelowna V1Y 2A2
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A Compassionate Community is a community of people who are passionate and committed to improving the experiences of those living with a serious illness, caregiving, dying and grieving. In this
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A Compassionate Community is a community of people who are passionate and committed to improving the experiences of those living with a serious illness, caregiving, dying and grieving. In this presentation, we will share lessons learned from two projects focused on implementing Compassionate Communities. We will discuss the Compassionate Community Index survey and how it was used to develop interventions centered on raising awareness and educating the community and interventions that provided practical support for persons living with declining health, including dementia.
Presenters:
Gloria Puurveen, PhD, Project Manager and Knowledge Translation Lead for the Nav-CARE project
Kelli Sullivan, MA, Research Facilitator, Palliative and End-of-Life research, UBC Okanagan
Kelly Ashford, PhD, Project Manager for EU Navigate Project
via Zoom webinar – REGISTER HERE
Free and open to the public – Everyone is welcome
Time
(Thursday) 10:00 am - 11:00 am PST
Location
via Zoom webinar
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This feature event brings together clinical and research experts to explore how older adults can maintain wellbeing, function, and quality of life throughout the cancer journey. The event will feature
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This feature event brings together clinical and research experts to explore how older adults can maintain wellbeing, function, and quality of life throughout the cancer journey. The event will feature a keynote presentation by Dr. Lauren Capozzi, followed by an expert panel with Dr. Flavia DeAngelis, Bonnie Leung, and Dr. Capozzi, facilitated by Dr. Kristen Haase. Together, they will discuss practical, evidence-based strategies to support resilience, recovery, and healthy aging before, during, and after cancer treatment.
What You’ll Learn:
• Strategies to support physical function, energy, and independence in later life with cancer
• How approaches like rehabilitation, supportive care, and lifestyle interventions can improve wellbeing
• Ways to strengthen resilience, recovery, and emotional health during and after treatment
• How care teams can better support older adults and their caregivers
PANEL EXPERTS
Dr. Flavia DeAngelis, Medical Oncologist, BC Cancer – Kelowna
Bonnie Leung, Nurse Practitioner in Oncology, BC Cancer – Vancouver
Dr. Lauren Capozzi, Cancer Physiatrist and Provincial Medical Director of Cancer Rehabilitation with Supportive Care, BC Cancer
Facilitator
Dr. Kristen Haase, Associate Professor, RN – School of Nursing, UBC Vancouver
PLEASE REGISTER
Attend in person or via Zoom webinar – please indicate your choice when registering
Light refreshments will be available
Time
(Tuesday) 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm PST
Location
UBC Okanagan - UNC 200 Ballroom
3272 University Way
