iCON Chinese Health Forums

In partnership with the Chinese community, iCON has hosted annual free health forums to educate and empower the Chinese community. Through presentations, demonstrations, and one-on-one activities, the iCON forums highlight strategies and best practices for managing chronic conditions at home with nutrition, medication management, stress reduction, exercise, and more. Participants are given the opportunity to ask questions to the experts, explore health exhibitions, participate in health screenings, take home relevant resources and learn about community support programs.

iCON forums are supported by the BC Ministry of Health Patients as Partners Initiative, the Health Authorities of BC, and the UBC Faculty of Medicine.

Healthy@Home: Living Well with Chronic Conditions (October 2018)

Key Messages:

At this forum, our team of health experts shared the latest information on:

• Managing hypertension for seniors
• Key differences between healthy aging and dementia
• Tips and services for people diagnosed with dementia and their families
• Lifestyle management including nutrition, medication, exercise, and other self-care recommendations for individuals diagnosed with diabetes
• Caregiver strategies to support aging family members while maintaining own health and wellness
• How to access community support services and digital resources for both seniors and caregivers

Please click here to view the webcast in Mandarin, Cantonese or English or to view individual presentations.

Healthy@Home: Living Well with Chronic Conditions (May 2018)

Key Messages:

Our team of health experts shared the latest information on:

• Managing hypertension for seniors
• Mental wellness, anxiety and depression, and stress management
• Key differences between healthy aging and dementia, and tips and services for people diagnosed with dementia and their families
• Lifestyle management including nutrition, medication, exercise, and other self-care recommendations for individuals diagnosed with diabetes
• Caregiver strategies to support aging family members while maintaining own health and wellness
• How to access community supports and services, and digital resources for both seniors and loved ones

Please click here to view the webcast in Mandarin, Cantonese or English or to view individual presentations.

Healthy and Happy Living at Home (December 2016)

Key Messages:

Our team of health experts shared the latest information on:

• Early detection of chronic diseases
• Prevention of falls
• Improving diet and sleep and mental wellness
• How to access community services and resources 
• Caregiver strategies for supporting aging family members while maintaining their own health and wellness

Please click here to view the webcast in Mandarin or Cantonese.