Archived recordings from past Dialogue on Aging Public Presentations can be found below. The presentations cover a broad range of healthy aging topics, current research, and resources for the particular topic and theme.
Fall 2023: Technology and Aging
Measured, Monitored, Optimized: Digital Technologies & Quantified Aging
Dr. Barbara Marshall, Professor Emeritus, Department of Sociology, Trent University
October 18, 2023 | VanDusen Botanical Garden, Vancouver
Dr. Kim Sawchuk, Professor, Communication Studies, Concordia University
November 7, 2023 | Virtual session
Innovating Together: Co-Developing Tech Solutions int he UBC Idea lab
Dr. Lillian Hung, Assistant Professor, School of Nursing, UBC; Clinician Scientist, Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute
December 6, 2023 | Virtual session
Winter 2024: Mental Health & Aging
Thrive in Stressful Times: Introducing the Fountain of Health and “THRIVE” Approach to Well-being
Dr. Keri-Leigh Cassidy, Professor, Department of Psychiatry, Dalhousie University
January 24, 2024 | Virtual session
Dr. Davidicus Wong, Family Physician, PrimeCare Medical Centre, Burnaby
February 14, 2024 | Virtual session
Life Stress, Caregiving Stress, and Health: The Importance of Self-care with Exercise
Dr. Eli Puterman, Associate Professor, School of Kinesiology, UBC
March 27, 2024 | VanDusen Botanical Garden, Vancouver
Spring 2024: Society, Culture & Aging
The Future of Aging: New Ways to Strengthen and Sustain Well-being
Dr. Janet Kow, Clinical Assistant Professor, Division of Geriatric Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, UBC
2:00 PM PT | April 17, 2024 | Virtual session
“Old Age Is Made Up“: How Identity and Aging is Changing in Profound Ways
Dr. Zayna Khayat, Adjunct Professor, Health Sector Strategy, Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto
2:00 PM PT | May 31, 2024 | Virtual session
Dr. Samir Sinha, Assistant Professor, Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, University of Toronto
2:00 PM PT | June 27, 2024 | Virtual session
Fall 2024: Cognition, Memory & Aging
Living Well with Dementia: Finding Joy, Purpose, and Connection
Dr. Debra Sheets, Professor, School of Nursing, University of Victoria
2:00 PM PT | September 25, 2024 | VanDusen Botanical Garden, Vancouver
Promoting Cognitive Health in At Risk Older Adults
Dr. Teresa Liu-Ambrose, Professor, Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Medicine, UBC
2:00 PM PT | October 31, 2024 | Virtual session
Can We Translate Modifiable Risk Factors for Dementia into our Lifestyle? Yes!
Dr. Serge Gauthier, Professor Emeritus, Departments of Neurology & Neurosurgery and Psychiatry, McGill University
2:00 PM PT | November 14, 2024 | Virtual session
How Sensory Health Promotes Cognitive Health
Dr. Kathy Pichora-Fuller, Professor Emerita, Department of Psychology, University of Toronto
Dr. Walter Wittich, Associate Professor, School of Optometry, University of Montreal
2:00 PM PT | December 12, 2024 | Virtual session
Winter 2025: Biology & Aging
Healthy Aging & Preventing Frailty
Dr. Grace Park, Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Family Practice, Faculty of Medicine, UBC
2:00 PM PT | January 27, 2025 | Virtual session
The Stress Prescription: Ridding Toxic Stress and Using Daily Stress for Good
Dr. Elissa Epel, Professor, Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, University of California San Francisco
2:00 PM PT | February 26, 2025 | Virtual session
Healthy Living and Aging with Our Microbes
Dr. Brett Finlay, Professor, Departments of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology and Microbiology & Immunology, Faculties of Medicine and Science, UBC
2:00 PM PT | March 19, 2025 | Virtual session
Spring 2025: Innovations in Care
Cancer as an Older Adult: Preparing, Managing, Thriving
Dr. Shabbir Alibhai, Professor, Department of Medicine, University of Toronto
Dr. Kristin Campbell, Professor, Department of Physical Therapy, University of British Columbia
Dr. Enrique Soto Perez de Celis, Associate Professor, Oncology, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
2:00 PM PT | May 5, 2025 | VanDusen Botanical Garden, Vancouver
A Day Well Lived: Reimagining Seniors Care in Long-term Care
Mark Blandford, President and CEO, Providence Living
Dr. Jennifer Gibson, Adjunct Professor, School of Nursing, University of British Columbia
1:00 PM PT | May 28, 2025 | Virtual session
Ancestral Awareness: Indigenous Contemplative Practices and Healing
Dr. Michael Yellow Bird, Professor, Faculty of Social Work, University of Manitoba
2:50-3:50 PM PT | June 19, 2025 | Virtual session
Fall 2025: Climate Change & Aging
The health of Canadians in the climate emergency: what can you do?
Dr. Tim Takaro, Professor Emeritus, Faculty of Health Sciences, Simon Fraser University
1:30-3:00 PM PT | September 11, 2025 | VanDusen Botanical Garden, Vancouver
Building Climate Resilience with Older Adults: Insights from the COALESCE Project
Dr. Mei Lan Fang, Assistant Professor, Urban Aging (Urban Studies & Gerontology), Simon Fraser University
1:00-2:30 PM PT | October 8, 2025 | Virtual event hosted on Zoom
Coping with Heat: Recommendations and Challenges for Aging
Dr. Theresa Pauly, Assistant Professor, Gerontology, Simon Fraser University
2:30-4:00 PM PT | November 5, 2025 | Virtual event hosted on Zoom
Staying Physically Active During Heat and Air Pollution
Dr. Michael Koehle, Professor, School of Kinesiology and Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia; Director, Sport & Exercise Medicine, University of British Columbia
1:00-2:30 PM PT | November 27, 2025 | Virtual event hosted on Zoom