The APHL enjoyed attending the INCREASE BC 2026 conference in April hosted at the BC Children’s Research Institute. This annual conference brings together interdisciplinary researchers in rehabilitation science from across the province.
Chelsea presented the protocol for a scoping review that will explore group-based physical activity and social health among older adults.
Peter presented results from our survey of health care professionals who promote and prescribe physical activity to older adults who shared their opinions about the most important health benefits they want their patients to achieve from participation in physical activity.
Sarra presented results from our modified Delphi study that generated consensus about the most critical outcome domains to include in a core outcome set for RCTs that deliver physical activity to older adults and measure one or more health outcomes.
It was a pleasure to listen to all of the day’s speakers, including keynote Dr. Lynn Beattie, Professor Emerita Division of Geriatric Medicine, UBC. Dr. Beattie is a pioneering leader in geriatric medicine, dementia care, and related research; she founded the UBC Division of Geriatric Medicine and developed a training program in Geriatric Medicine as well as BC’s first Clinic for Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders.
Dr. Beattie reminded us to be open to opportunity and serendipity, and she summarized the priorities for older adult research and care with 5M’s - focus on the Mind, Mobility, Medications, Multi-disease complexity, and what Matter’s Most to each older adult. Thank you for sharing your wisdom Dr. Beattie.