Baycrest Health Sciences & Baycrest Foundation Publications
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12 Join us for an insightful look at the science of stress and how it influences brain health. We'll explore what's happening "under the hood" during stressful moments, why not all stress is harmful (and when it can be) and practical, evidence-based strategies to boost your resilience. Your Brain on Stress: How Does Stress Affect the Brain? Date Day Time Session Sept 18 Thurs 2 - 3:30 p.m. Virtual This is a virtual Zoom class. You will receive the Zoom meeting link one day prior to the start of the session. Nov 26 Wed 2 - 3:30 p.m. In-Person Information Literacy Learn how to find and evaluate print and digital information sources. Participants will examine information literacy principles and apply them to news outlets, health data and other common research topics. The course will also introduce the basics of artificial intelligence and how to identify and evaluate information generated by AI tools. Date Day Time Session Sept 26 to Oct 31 Fri 12 - 1 p.m. 6 weeks, fixed Nov 7 to Dec 12 Fri 3 - 4 p.m. 6 weeks, fixed Musicology Music of the Romantic Era Music and the Moving Image Starting with music in film studies as a foundation, this course explores how music and sound communicate narrative, theme and emotion in movies, television, video games and even social media. Date Day Time Session Nov 23 to Dec 14 Sun 10 - 11:30 a.m. 4 weeks, fixed This course explores classical music from the 1800s. Organized chronologically, we introduce you to symphonies, operas, string quartets and solo instrumental works by composers such as Beethoven, Schubert, Brahms and Dvorak. Date Day Time Session Sept 21 to Oct 12 Sun 10 - 11:30 a.m. 4 weeks, fixed Rough Drafts Celebrate the writing process by creating a rough draft that explores a topic, thought or idea you have always wanted to write about. The aim of this class is to jumpstart your writing and help you structure a piece you can be proud of. We will focus on getting the content down, not perfecting the form. Date Day Time Session Oct 9 to 30 Thurs 2 - 3:30 p.m. 4 weeks, fixed Meet Libby: The Libary Reading App Join us to discover Libby, an app where you can borrow e-books, digital audiobooks and magazines from the Toronto Public Library, all from the comfort of your home and completely free. Date Day Time Session Oct 10 Fri 3 - 4 p.m. One-off 15 Things You Can Do to Reduce Your Risk of Dementia Researchers now believe that 45% of dementia cases can be prevented with lifestyle changes. It is never too early or too late to make changes to help improve brain health. Learn the top 15 things you can start doing today to improve your tomorrow. Date Day Time Session Sept 25 Thurs 12 - 1 p.m. In-Person Oct 9 Thurs 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Virtual This is a virtual Zoom class. You will receive the Zoom meeting link one day prior to the start of the session. The Relationship Between Language and Cognitive Decline Research on dementia highlights the importance of early detection and diagnosis, as interventions or cures are most effective when implemented before significant brain damage occurs. Learn how recognizing cognitive changes in aging helps identify when to raise the alarm and when to avoid unnecessary worry. Date Day Time Session Nov 4 Tues 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. One-off