World Brain Day

By: Jiayi Li

There are a number of days designated to various neurological diseases as it proves to be a great way of generating advocacy and raising awareness around the globe. The World Federation of Neurology (WFN), established on July 22, 1957, brought forth the idea of ‘World Brain Day’ in 2013 as a means to increase public awareness and promote brain health. It has since been endorsed and remains an annual celebration, held on the 22nd of July each year.

Brain Health for All 

The World Federation of Neurology has selected the year’s theme to be "Brain Health for All." This all-encompassing theme aims to bring recognition to the importance of a healthy lifestyle on brain health at every stage of life. Professor Grisold, president of WFN, states that “brain health for all has never been more imperative” and that to ensure this we need to “support the implementation of national health policies preventing brain disorders and ensuring access to appropriate and timely diagnosis, treatment and care for everyone” (see article here). 

Join the BWP Celebration 

On Wednesday, July 20th from 12:00-1:30pm, Dr. Silke Appel-Cresswell and the BC Brain Wellness Program invite you to join our annual virtual celebration of World Brain Day.  

The two keynote speakers will be Dr. Roger Wong presenting on his research/approaches surrounding dementia care and Dr. Silke Appel-Cresswell presenting on promoting brain health for all through lifestyle interventions.   

We will also be joined by participants of the BC Brain Wellness Program who will share the impact of participating in our Intergenerational Program on brain health as well as the importance of brain health for all through the lens of one of our Brain Wellness Program families including a participant, a care partner and healthy ager.   

Hope to see you all at World Brain Day!