1pm: Dr. Heather Cooke, PhD, Manager, Research & Knowledge Mobilization, BC Alzheimer Society, shares information about the latest updates in Alzheimer’s disease biomarker testing and the role of blood-based biomarkers in early detection and timely intervention. Research info: research@alzheimerbc.org or https://alzbc.org/research. Dementia Helpline: 1-800-936-6033

1:30-2pm: Dr. Elaine Laberge, Executive Director, Canadian Mental Health Association of Northern BC, provides an update about the association’s current initiatives, research and challenges.  More info: https://northernbc.cmha.ca/ or email elainelaberge@cmhanorthernbc.ca