Move, eat, sleep for better health:
Examining multiple novel interventions to improve adult health

Presenter

Mitch Duncan, PhD,
National Heart Foundation Research Fellow;
School of Medicine and Public Health,
Priority Research Centre for Physical Activity and Nutrition,
Faculty of Medicine, University of Newcastle, Australia

Abstract
This presentation summarized the combined role that physical activity, dietary behaviour and sleep have on health and wellbeing, and the development of technology-based interventions to improve these behaviours.

mitch.duncan@newcastle.edu.au

Walk and Talk for Life in your community:
Using an online implementation toolkit

Presenters

Charlotte Jones, PhD,  Associate Professor,
Southern Medical Program, Faculty of Medicine, UBC Okanagan

Pat Totton, First United Church volunteer champion

Abstract
A new community-based program for older adults shown to reduce social isolation, and increase fitness and health knowledge.
Use of a step-by-step online implementation toolkit to start the program in communities is described.

Integrating physical activity into cancer care:
moving ahead, sitting down, or standing still

Presenter

Dr. Catherine Sabiston, Canada Research Chair in Physical Activity and Mental Health:
Professor, Faculty of Kinesiology & Physical Education, University of Toronto

Abstract
Key physical activity guidelines for cancer survivors will be discussed and challenged. The benefits of physical activity (and reduced sedentary) behaviour, evaluations of community physical activity initiatives and programs, and the direction of cancer care within the context of physical activity will be presented.

Objectively assessed activity patterns of cancer survivors:
The wheels are turning but are we upside down?

Presenter

Dr. Jeff Vallance, Associate Professor,
Canada Research Chair in Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Management, Athabasca University

Abstract
While physical activity among cancer survivors has been shown to be safe and effective at improving health outcomes, less is known about the role of sedentary behaviour and how cancer survivors spend their day (e.g., active, sitting, sleeping). Advances in measurement to estimate these behaviours will be discussed as well as the limitations of methodological variation among studies.

Health coaching and eHealth technology:
Behaviour change and system transformation

Presenter

Dr. Harvey Skinner, Professor of Psychology and Global Health,
Faculty of Health, York University, Toronto      hskinner@yorku.ca

Abstract
Health coaching services is an increasingly popular role to facilitate health behaviour change in patients with varying health risks and conditions, and the use of smartphone-based counseling is a promising public health care innovation for reaching people and communities. This presentation examines how health practitioners can integrate behaviour change programs with rapidly evolving mobile technology apps and eHealth technologies.

PowerPoint Presentation
NexJ Connected Health demonstration
Advancing personal health and health care by e-Health technology and health coaching

Move It! Exploring active communities innovations: A virtual forum

Agenda

• Introduction to active communities
• Making the Links: Improving access and inclusion for physical activity and active communities
• Active community design
  • safe and preferred bicycle lane infrastructure
  • active living by design
  • age-friendly active transportation planning
• Approaches to collaboration and collective action
  • collective impact to prevent and reduce childhood obesity

Engaging stakeholders in co-creating sustainable communities:
A study on rural communities in the BC Interior

Presenters

Eric Li, PhD, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Management, UBC Okanagan

Betty Brown, Community Research Lead, Interior Health

Tom Kadla, Chief Administrative Officer, Village of Lumby

Abstract
Key factors that influence stakeholders’ priority and decisions on rural health promotion and community development is discussed.

Making life more livable for older adults with advanced chronic disease:
A pilot study with volunteer navigators

Presenter

Dr. Barb Pesut, RN, Canada Research Chair (Tier 2), Health, Ethics and Diversity;
Associate Professor, School of Nursing, Faculty of Health and Social Development

Abstract
The findings from a one year pilot project where trained volunteer navigators provided support services in the home for older adults living with advanced chronic illness is presented.

Data visualization to improve healthcare:
Current trends and untapped potential

Presenter

Dr. Uba Backonja, RN
Assistant Professor, Nursing & Healthcare Leadership;
Adjunct Assistant Professor, Biomedical Informatics & Medical Education,
School of Nursing, University of Washington, Tacoma

Abstract
The use of data visualization in healthcare has been increasing with the explosion of data being collected within and outside clinical settings. This presentation shows ways in which data visualization is currently being used in healthcare and its potential to support evidence-based decision making.

Introduction to Pickleball

Pickleball Kelowna link

Okanagan Men’s Shed: Building the well-being of men in the community

Men Shed Okanagan

Exercise: Putting the brakes on aging

Presenter

Dr. Gareth Jones, Assistant Professor
School of Health and Exercise Sciences,
Faculty of Health and Social Development, UBC Okanagan

Abstract
Exercise is a most potent anti-aging and disease modifying therapy, so why are we not exercising enough to reap the benefits of fitness in old age?

Putting the BRAKES on AGING! PowerPoint presentation
Active Living Coalition of Older Adults – Research Update link
Global Okanagan News Story

Giving voice to older people and family caregivers:
A tablet-based tool to enhance person-centred palliative care

Presenter

Dr. Rick Sawatzky, RN
Canada Research Chair in Patient-Reported Outcomes;
School of Nursing, Trinity Western University

Abstract
Learn about a new tablet-based tool that makes patient and family caregiver concerns more visible to healthcare providers so they can be effectively monitored and addressed

Estate Planning essentials: What you need to know

Presenters

Terry Clement, CLU, Insurance and Financial Advisor, Interior Savings Estate Planning Inc.

Dwayne Remple, Estate Planning Specialist, Insurance and Investment Advisor, Interior Savings Wealth Services

Sleep: The key to healthy aging

Presenter

Ronald Cridland, MD, CCFP, Diplomate, American Board of Sleep Medicine;
Kelowna Sleep Clinic

Age of Love: It’s never too late to date

An unprecedented speed-dating event for 70- to 90-year-olds serves as the backdrop for THE AGE OF LOVE, an alternately poignant and funny look at the search for love among the senior set.
Over one summer, we intimately follow as ten speed daters—recently widowed, long-divorced or never-married—prepare for the big day, endure a rush of encounters, then anxiously receive their results. Fearlessly candid about themselves and what they’re seeking, these WWII babies are forced to take stock of life-worn bodies and still-hopeful hearts. Then, as they head out on dates that result, comic and bittersweet moments reveal how worries over physical appearance, romance and rejection, loss and new beginnings change—or don’t change—from first love to the far reaches of life.
THE AGE OF LOVE is a story of the universality of love and desire, regardless of age.

New York film director, Steven Loring, flew into the Okanagan to introduce the film. He inspired and entertained as he shared his motivation for making the film and recounted stories of the people he was able to know well as he followed them in their pursuit of love.​

An Asset-Based Community Development approach to ‘healthful aging’ and care in rural communities

Presenters

Denise Cloutier, PhD, Associate Professor, Geography, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Victoria

Karen Kobayashi, PhD, Associate Professor, Sociology, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Victoria

Walter Popoff, Electoral Area H. Regional; District of Central Kootenay

Abstract: Hear about how local strengths rather than deficiencies can be used to understand and develop local community capacity and resiliency to support healthful aging.

Singing makes everything better!

Presenter

 Nigel Brown, Executive Director, Sing for your Life Canada Foundation BC

Sing for your life Canada

The curious case of age related muscle fatigue:
Keys to staying active and strong

Presenter

Dr. Brian Dalton, Assistant Professor,
School of Health and Exercise Sciences,
Faculty of Health and Social Development, UBC Okanagan

Abstract
Muscle fatigue is multifaceted and can influence how we perform tasks of daily living. This talk explore scientific evidence on age-related muscle fatigue, how this physiological process alters function and possible strategies to lessen the effect of muscle fatigue as we age.

Cafe Scientifique
Side stepping the effect of stroke

Experts

Ms. Jennifer Monaghan, Stroke Survivor

Dr. Brodie Sakakibara, Postdoctoral Fellow, Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Medicine, UBC Vancouver

Dr. Andis Klegeris, Associate Professor, Biology, Irving K Barber School of Arts and Sciences, UBC Okanagan

Dr. Harry Miller, Clinical Neuropsychologist, Interior Health;
Clinical Assistant Professor, Psychology, Irving K Barber School of Arts & Sciences, UBC Okanagan

Ms. Jennifer Upshaw, PhD Candidate, Clinical Psychology,
Irving K Barber School of Arts and Sciences, UBC Okanagan

Abstract
Someone in Canada has a stroke about every 9 minutes. Are there new approaches to reduce disability associated with stroke? Can healthy lifestyles help people reduce their risk of stroke and enhance recovery?

Sound of Music: A partnership to enhance lives

Presenters

Rachel Lewis, RN, BSN (MSN cand.),
Sun Pointe Village Administrator, Baptist Housing, Kelowna

Amanda Balsdon, Recreation Therapist,
Village at Mill Creek Recreation Facilitator, Baptist Housing, Kelowna

Kate Dusik, Marketing Manager,
Village at Mill Creek, Village at Smith Creek & Sun Pointe Village,
Baptist Housing Kelowna

MyHealthPortal: Interior Health Electronic Health Records and you

Presenter

Pamela Reese, PMP, BSc, Senior Project Manager, Interior Health

Seniors fraud protection tips

Presenters

Paula Naka, Manager, Risk Management, Interior Savings Credit Union

Anne Donnelly, Royal Canadian Mounted Police

Savvy Seniors: New communication technologies and you

Facilitated by the Community Service Learning Program, UBC Okanagan

Assessing Social Return on Investment (SROI) in health promotion:
Findings from the Healthy Together(c) Program

Presenters

Dr. Anima Anand, Project Lead, Healthy Weights for Children
The Bridge Youth & Family Services, Kelowna

Ms. Stephanie Robertson, Founder & President
SiMPACT Strategy Group, Calgary and Toronto

Abstract
The social return on investment method to evaluate health promotion programs for scale-up is
illustrated using Healthy Together – an innovative family education program focused on promoting healthier
weights among vulnerable children and families.

Do good things really come n small packages?
Small Changes – A big idea to deal with the obesity epidemic

Presenter

Dr. Lesley Lutes, Associate Professor, Psychology
Irving K Barber School of Arts & Sciences, UBC Okanagan

Abstract
Six in 10 Canadians are overweight or obese, and these rates are rising with no end in sight. A review of the theory and concept behind Small Changes and the results from 6 studies are discussed.

Dying at home: Enabling caregiver’s determination

Presenter

 Dr. Carole Robinson, RN, Professor
School of Nursing, Faculty of Health and Social Development, UBC Okanagan

Abstract
Family caregivers are at the heart of living and dying at home with serious illness. When the ill person and family caregiver desire a home death, support is essential. This presentation focuses on the family caregiver’s experience of caring at home until death, and identifies key supports that enable caregivers’ determination to offer the best care possible.

A family caregiver decision guide: Caregiving at home for someone with life-limiting illness

Closing the gap in rural health care services: Exploring the entrepreneurial activities of citizen led coalitions

Presenters

Dr. Kathy Rush, Associate Professor,
School of Nursing, Faculty of Health and Social Development, UBC Okanagan

Dr. Mike Chiasson, Professor, Faculty of Management, UBC Okanagan

Ms. Marilyn Clark, Health Care Committee Chair, Sorrento Health Centre

Abstract
Rural older adults have become increasingly active in forming groups, or coalitions, within their communities to address their unmet health service needs due to scarce resources and supports. Some groups are more effective than others in meeting their needs, and this project seeks to understand what makes the difference.