West Coast Conference on Aging

Wellness, Strength, and Vitality in Aging

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West Coast Conference on Aging: Jun 19-20, 2025

Welcome to the 2025 West Coast Conference on Aging, the premier event redefining the future of seniors' care. This year’s theme, Wellness, Strength, and Vitality in Aging, will guide two transformative days of learning, collaboration, and innovation. 

At the forefront of Seniors’ care, this conference brings together a diverse group of participants—distinguished scholars, visionary leaders, clinicians, change-makers, individuals with lived experience, and policymakers—united in a shared commitment to improving the aging journey. These are the voices not just part of the conversation, but the ones actively reshaping it.

With Canada’s senior population set to double over the next two decades, advancing wellness and promoting healthy aging is more crucial than ever. This conference offers an unparalleled opportunity to engage with thought leaders and experts as they share fresh insights and groundbreaking solutions that enhance health, well-being, and vitality across the lifespan.

Throughout the event, we will explore essential topics ranging from the socioeconomic challenges of aging to the unique wellness needs of Elders in rural communities. You'll have the chance to examine the future of aging through innovative approaches, from fostering social connection through emerging technologies like social robots to tackling the complex ethical questions these innovations raise.

We’ll also dive deep into strategies for frailty prevention, strength preservation, and innovative care models for individuals living with dementia. Moreover, we’ll discuss creating nurturing environments for seniors, including those with histories of trauma or substance use, and explore how design and intentional community-building can foster health, resilience, and social connectedness.

The West Coast Conference on Aging isn’t just an event—it’s a catalyst for transformative change. Prepare to be inspired by thought-provoking discussions, groundbreaking ideas, and forward-thinking solutions, all aimed at promoting and preserving wellness throughout the aging process. Join us as we shape the future of aging together. 

Registration and Venue Information

Meet some of our 2025 speakers!

Distinguished scholars, visionary leaders, clinicians, change makers, individuals with lived and living experiences, and policy makers. Join us on June 19 - 20 to learn to exchange knowledge with these incredible speakers

Dr. Michael Yellowbird

Dr. Michael Yellow Bird

IMTA CMT-P, MSW, PhD

Faculty of Social Work, University of Manitoba

Bio
Dr. Grace Park

Dr. Grace Park

Fraser Health Authority

Bio
Dan Leavitt

Dan Levitt

Office of the Seniors Advocate, BC

Bio
Dr. Lillian Hung

Dr. Lillian Hung

RN, PhD

UBC School of Nursing, Founder and head of the Innovation in Dementia & Aging lab

Bio
Mario Gregorio

Mario Gregorio

Partner

Bio
Tyler Paetkau

Tyler Paetkau

Ethics Services

Bio
Member of PHC Senior Leadership Team

Francis Maza

Vice-President, Mission, Ethics & Spirituality

Bio
Dr. Eleanor Hazelip

Dr. Sandra Hazelip

Around the World at 80

Bio
Eleanor Hamby

Eleanor Hamby

Around the World at 80

Bio
Member of PHC Senior Leadership Team

Mark Blandford (Part Time)

Vice President, Seniors Care, Clinical & Operations

Bio
President and CEO of PHC

Fiona Dalton

President and Chief Executive Officer

Bio

Call for Abstracts

The Call for Abstracts opens December 1, 2024 and closes February 15, 2025

Authors will be notified by March 5, 2025. 

Confirmed presenters will receive a discount code for registration, which can be applied to the Early Bird rates until March 15, 2025. 

Sponsors & Sponsorship Opportunities

We welcome partnerships with non-profit organizations who serve communities throughout the aging continuum.

If you're interested in sharing information about your organization with our conference participants, please reach out to us to explore different options. We welcome different ways to share resources and would be very happy to connect.

The event is generously supported by our sponsor partners:

Sponsor Package

Providence Health Care logo

Presenting Sponsor

Providence Health Care

Providence Health Care
Providence Living logo

Silver Sponsor

Providence Living

Providence Living

Call for Nominations: 2025 Leadership Award

2024 Conference Resources

April 2024 - Equity influencers: Transforming health care for aging populations

Review resources from the conference.