Ian Gerbrandt
@iangerbrandt.bsky.social
Executive Director of a social purpose organization serving older adults and care partners. Making time for kayaking, sports & gritty fiction. Kelowna B.C.
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"The fact that, to many – especially older men raised on traditional beliefs around masculinity – loneliness is still often viewed as a weakness.
To many, he said, “loneliness is seen as a personal failure.”"
www.theglobeandmail.com/life/article...
To many, he said, “loneliness is seen as a personal failure.”"
www.theglobeandmail.com/life/article...
Older men struggle to navigate isolation. ‘Social prescribing’ can help ease its burden
Around the world, policy-makers, medical professionals and everyday people are beginning to understand loneliness as a health hazard they need to address
www.theglobeandmail.com
December 1, 2025 at 12:19 PM
"The fact that, to many – especially older men raised on traditional beliefs around masculinity – loneliness is still often viewed as a weakness.
To many, he said, “loneliness is seen as a personal failure.”"
www.theglobeandmail.com/life/article...
To many, he said, “loneliness is seen as a personal failure.”"
www.theglobeandmail.com/life/article...
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Midlife exercise cuts dementia risk by up to 45 percent, new study shows news-medical.net/news/2025112...
#Alzheimers #dementia #health #wellness #exercise #fitness
#Alzheimers #dementia #health #wellness #exercise #fitness
Midlife exercise cuts dementia risk by up to 45 percent, new study shows
Higher physical activity in midlife and late life is linked to a substantially lower risk of all-cause and Alzheimer’s dementia. Midlife benefits are strongest for moderate or heavy activity, while la...
news-medical.net
November 30, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Midlife exercise cuts dementia risk by up to 45 percent, new study shows news-medical.net/news/2025112...
#Alzheimers #dementia #health #wellness #exercise #fitness
#Alzheimers #dementia #health #wellness #exercise #fitness
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🗻🚀VANCOUVER WHITECAPS SLAY THE DRAGON!
Somehow, someway, the Vancouver Whitecaps see out the final minutes of extra time and 9 v 11 and beat LAFC in the penalty shootout.
There's no CBs for the Conference Final, but absolute bedlam at BC Place.
What a match.
Somehow, someway, the Vancouver Whitecaps see out the final minutes of extra time and 9 v 11 and beat LAFC in the penalty shootout.
There's no CBs for the Conference Final, but absolute bedlam at BC Place.
What a match.
November 23, 2025 at 5:40 AM
🗻🚀VANCOUVER WHITECAPS SLAY THE DRAGON!
Somehow, someway, the Vancouver Whitecaps see out the final minutes of extra time and 9 v 11 and beat LAFC in the penalty shootout.
There's no CBs for the Conference Final, but absolute bedlam at BC Place.
What a match.
Somehow, someway, the Vancouver Whitecaps see out the final minutes of extra time and 9 v 11 and beat LAFC in the penalty shootout.
There's no CBs for the Conference Final, but absolute bedlam at BC Place.
What a match.
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A @WSJ oped today on this advance vs cancer www.wsj.com/opinion/oper...
November 6, 2025 at 1:37 PM
A @WSJ oped today on this advance vs cancer www.wsj.com/opinion/oper...
Blue Jays start playoff games tomorrow, so it’s a great time to talk about high blood pressure! Kidding aside, if someone you care about is self-monitoring BP – know that devices are NOT created equal! For list of recommended devices, visit @hypertensioncanada.bsky.social hypertension.ca
October 3, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Blue Jays start playoff games tomorrow, so it’s a great time to talk about high blood pressure! Kidding aside, if someone you care about is self-monitoring BP – know that devices are NOT created equal! For list of recommended devices, visit @hypertensioncanada.bsky.social hypertension.ca
On #NationalSeniorsDay, let's celebrate the wisdom, humour, and countless contributions that older adults bring to our families and community. At Seniors Outreach, they don’t just take part in programs – they lead them, they volunteer their time, assist with activities, and care for others. 💙
October 1, 2025 at 2:49 PM
On #NationalSeniorsDay, let's celebrate the wisdom, humour, and countless contributions that older adults bring to our families and community. At Seniors Outreach, they don’t just take part in programs – they lead them, they volunteer their time, assist with activities, and care for others. 💙
There are things we can all do to delay or prevent dementia.
Why one expert says this could be the ‘turnaround decade’ for Alzheimer’s treatment
While the number of Canadians with dementia is expected to increase, one senior scientist believes the next decade is also going to show promising breakthroughs in delivering treatment, prevention and...
www.ctvnews.ca
September 23, 2025 at 1:47 AM
There are things we can all do to delay or prevent dementia.
Watch out, if the Blue Jays pitchers can find a way to stop giving up so many home runs. Another strong pitching outing blighted by the long ball. I am liking the Jays options to roll with 3 good starters in playoffs. Last 20 games will be interesting!
September 7, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Watch out, if the Blue Jays pitchers can find a way to stop giving up so many home runs. Another strong pitching outing blighted by the long ball. I am liking the Jays options to roll with 3 good starters in playoffs. Last 20 games will be interesting!
Excellent interview for people wanting to bridge the gap between research and practice in their health promotion activities and social services. Helpful comments in last half of interview for adapting community & workplace wellness programs for the diversity of our participants.
🧩 My conversation with Dr. Cheryl Woods Giscombé is out now!
We discussed Dr. Giscombé's work on Superwoman Schema, nuances that stress science has missed among Black women, and her perspective on promising interventions. #scicomm #socialpsych #psychscisky
Listen now: tinyurl.com/superwomansc...
We discussed Dr. Giscombé's work on Superwoman Schema, nuances that stress science has missed among Black women, and her perspective on promising interventions. #scicomm #socialpsych #psychscisky
Listen now: tinyurl.com/superwomansc...
September 6, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Excellent interview for people wanting to bridge the gap between research and practice in their health promotion activities and social services. Helpful comments in last half of interview for adapting community & workplace wellness programs for the diversity of our participants.
4.5% vacancy rate is a healthy rental market! Good results from City's planning team & housing providers. Still a vital need for below-market rental housing in #Kelowna, especially along transit corridors. Capstone is noteworthy with 70+ Rent-Geared-Income units www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna...
Unprecedented glut of purpose-built rentals in Kelowna might not last long - Kelowna News
A glut of purpose-build rentals is making it easier to find a place to rent in Kelowna, but the oversupply likely won't last long.
www.castanet.net
September 2, 2025 at 7:23 PM
4.5% vacancy rate is a healthy rental market! Good results from City's planning team & housing providers. Still a vital need for below-market rental housing in #Kelowna, especially along transit corridors. Capstone is noteworthy with 70+ Rent-Geared-Income units www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna...
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Sound On!
Venus Williams and Leylah Fernandez are the dream team we did not expect but we deserve. They have brought so much joy to this tournament. #USOpen 🎾
Venus Williams and Leylah Fernandez are the dream team we did not expect but we deserve. They have brought so much joy to this tournament. #USOpen 🎾
September 1, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Sound On!
Venus Williams and Leylah Fernandez are the dream team we did not expect but we deserve. They have brought so much joy to this tournament. #USOpen 🎾
Venus Williams and Leylah Fernandez are the dream team we did not expect but we deserve. They have brought so much joy to this tournament. #USOpen 🎾
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‘I haven’t been able to keep up with it.’ Tenants in seniors’ residences say ballooning, unregulated fees are forcing them out. Read my latest for @thestar.com: www.thestar.com/news/investi...
‘I haven’t been able to keep up with it.’ Tenants in seniors’ residences say ballooning fees are forcing them out
There are growing calls for the province to regulate service fees the same way it does rent to stop 'price gouging.'
www.thestar.com
August 24, 2025 at 1:10 PM
‘I haven’t been able to keep up with it.’ Tenants in seniors’ residences say ballooning, unregulated fees are forcing them out. Read my latest for @thestar.com: www.thestar.com/news/investi...
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We need to build 16,858 long-term care beds over the next decade to care for B.C.'s aging population.
When asked indirectly why the gov should make this investment, Seniors Advocate Dan Levitt said: because seniors deserve to receive care in LTC beds, not hospital hallways.
Me for @thetyee.ca
When asked indirectly why the gov should make this investment, Seniors Advocate Dan Levitt said: because seniors deserve to receive care in LTC beds, not hospital hallways.
Me for @thetyee.ca
B.C. needs to invest $17 billion to make sure seniors in the province are properly cared for over the next decade, according to a new report.
It’s an extraordinary cost, but not taking action will add up to an even greater impact. @michellegamage.bsky.social reports. #bcpoli
It’s an extraordinary cost, but not taking action will add up to an even greater impact. @michellegamage.bsky.social reports. #bcpoli
BC Faces a Crisis in Long-Term Senior Care, Says Advocate | The Tyee
The province is short 2,000 long-term care beds. Without action, the number will be 16,000 in ten years, a new report warns.
thetyee.ca
July 29, 2025 at 10:01 PM
We need to build 16,858 long-term care beds over the next decade to care for B.C.'s aging population.
When asked indirectly why the gov should make this investment, Seniors Advocate Dan Levitt said: because seniors deserve to receive care in LTC beds, not hospital hallways.
Me for @thetyee.ca
When asked indirectly why the gov should make this investment, Seniors Advocate Dan Levitt said: because seniors deserve to receive care in LTC beds, not hospital hallways.
Me for @thetyee.ca
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How we design better neighbourhoods for aging communities?
We're excited to share an updated version of our dementia-inclusive planning and design guidelines, this time with a broader focus on age-friendly communities 👪
Learn more: happycities.com/blog/new-gui...
We're excited to share an updated version of our dementia-inclusive planning and design guidelines, this time with a broader focus on age-friendly communities 👪
Learn more: happycities.com/blog/new-gui...
New guidelines for age- and dementia-inclusive neighbourhoods — Happy Cities
Learn the unique planning and design considerations for older adults and people living with dementia through a free online course.
happycities.com
July 30, 2025 at 8:16 PM
How we design better neighbourhoods for aging communities?
We're excited to share an updated version of our dementia-inclusive planning and design guidelines, this time with a broader focus on age-friendly communities 👪
Learn more: happycities.com/blog/new-gui...
We're excited to share an updated version of our dementia-inclusive planning and design guidelines, this time with a broader focus on age-friendly communities 👪
Learn more: happycities.com/blog/new-gui...
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A fairly upbeat message about the new NHS 10-year plan by @chrischirp.bsky.social
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Is it "Fit for the future"? The NHS 10-year plan and the social determinants of Health
Labour released its 10-year NHS plan this week - in this post I have a look at whether and how it deals with the social determinants of health
open.substack.com
July 4, 2025 at 5:55 PM
A fairly upbeat message about the new NHS 10-year plan by @chrischirp.bsky.social
open.substack.com/pub/christin...
open.substack.com/pub/christin...
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You might notice BC data is missing
That's because the health ministry didn't respond to an FOI for 7 months and missed the Globe's deadline for publication
Love living in the most transparent jurisdiction in North America, to borrow a phrase 🫠
#bcpoli
That's because the health ministry didn't respond to an FOI for 7 months and missed the Globe's deadline for publication
Love living in the most transparent jurisdiction in North America, to borrow a phrase 🫠
#bcpoli
July 4, 2025 at 11:30 PM
You might notice BC data is missing
That's because the health ministry didn't respond to an FOI for 7 months and missed the Globe's deadline for publication
Love living in the most transparent jurisdiction in North America, to borrow a phrase 🫠
#bcpoli
That's because the health ministry didn't respond to an FOI for 7 months and missed the Globe's deadline for publication
Love living in the most transparent jurisdiction in North America, to borrow a phrase 🫠
#bcpoli
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How does exercise and fitness promote healthy brain aging?
An outstanding, comprehensive review @thelancet.bsky.social
reduced neuroinflammmation, preserves blood-brain-barrier, neurogenesis, role of exerkines, and much more
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
An outstanding, comprehensive review @thelancet.bsky.social
reduced neuroinflammmation, preserves blood-brain-barrier, neurogenesis, role of exerkines, and much more
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
March 28, 2025 at 12:00 AM
How does exercise and fitness promote healthy brain aging?
An outstanding, comprehensive review @thelancet.bsky.social
reduced neuroinflammmation, preserves blood-brain-barrier, neurogenesis, role of exerkines, and much more
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
An outstanding, comprehensive review @thelancet.bsky.social
reduced neuroinflammmation, preserves blood-brain-barrier, neurogenesis, role of exerkines, and much more
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
Seniors in spotlight during Kelowna Earth Day screening of documentary Later is Too Late - Kelowna News www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna...
Seniors in spotlight during Kelowna Earth Day screening of documentary Later is Too Late - Kelowna News
The documentary Later is Too Late will be screened in Kelowna on Earth Day, April 22, 2025.
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April 16, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Seniors in spotlight during Kelowna Earth Day screening of documentary Later is Too Late - Kelowna News www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna...
Kelowna city council passes renters' protection measures - Kelowna News www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna...
Kelowna city council passes renters' protection measures - Kelowna News
Kelowna city council approved measures to help tenants forced out of rental agreements due to planned redevelopment.
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April 15, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Kelowna city council passes renters' protection measures - Kelowna News www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna...