Baycrest Health Sciences & Baycrest Foundation Publications
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13 Let's discuss memory and cognition: what changes and doesn't as we age? Factors affecting memory include dementia, health conditions and lifestyle choices. Learn strategies you can use to improve your memory functioning. Memory and Aging: What's Normal, What's Not and What You Can Do About It Date Day Time Session Oct 24 Fri 2 - 3:30 p.m. One-off Nov 7 Fri 2 - 3:30 p.m. One-off Storytelling and Cinema Discover how visual patterns are crafted by filmmakers to tell various types of stories throughout film history. Topics include classical Hollywood editing, forking paths narratives, the role of song and dance, restricted and unrestricted viewer knowledge and the concept of genre. Date Day Time Session Nov 2 to Dec 7 Sun 12 - 1:30 p.m. 6 weeks, fixed Explore how lifelong learning supports wellbeing, purpose and inclusion in later life. Through lecture and interactive discussions, we will engage with global policy, personal reflection and practical strategies to understand the vital role of learning in sustainable aging. Learning and Healthy Aging: Is There a Connection? Date Day Time Session Nov 4 to Dec 2 Tues 6 - 7 p.m. 5 weeks, fixed This is a virtual Zoom class. You will receive the Zoom meeting link one day prior to the start of the session. We'll explore how Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) can present uniquely later in life; ways it can affect memory, cognition and daily functioning as we age and how it can manifest differently in women and men. We will also address strategies for navigating challenges, improving quality of life, dispelling myths and understanding the latest research. Wired Differently: Understanding ADHD in Older Adults Date Day Time Session Nov 5 to 26 Wed 6:30 - 8 p.m. 4 weeks, fixed This is a virtual Zoom class. You will receive the Zoom meeting link one day prior to the start of the session. Governing a Crisis: Homelessness in Canada The number of people experiencing homelessness has recently doubled in Toronto. We will look at which level of government and sector of society is responsible for creating and responding to the homelessness crisis. Date Day Time Session Nov 6 to 20 Thurs 9 - 10 a.m. 3 weeks, fixed This is a virtual Zoom class. You will receive the Zoom meeting link one day prior to the start of the session. Music Activities and the Brain Research shows that engaging in music, whether listening, singing or playing an instrument, can help keep your brain sharp as you age. Learn how music impacts memory function and brain structure and how you can engage with music to experience these benefits. Date Day Time Session Nov 6 Thurs 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. One-off This is a virtual Zoom class. You will receive the Zoom meeting link one day prior to the start of the session. Defy Dementia Ever wondered what it's like to develop and produce a science podcast? Get a behind-the-scenes look at the Webby-nominated Defy Dementia podcast. Learn the podcast's origin story, how monthly episodes are produced and the approach of sharing "news you can use" to reduce your risk of developing dementia based on the latest science. Date Day Time Session Oct 21 Tues 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. One-off We'll discuss managing life transitions and share tips for adapting to times of significant change: whether in physical health or social connections as we age, we'll explore the effects of these changes as well as the opportunities they offer. Navigating Life Transitions: Physical Health and Social Connections Date Day Time Session Oct 17 Fri 2 - 3:30 p.m. One-off This is a virtual Zoom class. You will receive the Zoom meeting link one day prior to the start of the session.