The iCON South Asian Health Forum: Healthy Aging and You took place on Sunday, March 2, 2025. The event was conducted in Panjabi, with simultaneous English interpretation available. Attendance was free, and a boxed lunch was provided. Please note that in-person seating was limited to 190 participants. Attendees also had the opportunity to explore and interact with various community partners in the exhibit hall. Additionally, the Forum was available for online viewing.
This hybrid (online and in-person) forum will engage with expert speakers. In this session participants learned about:
- Differences between normal aging and frailty
- Self-management tips on managing your health as you age
- Where and how to find help in the community
Resource Guide for Older Adults and Caregivers
Expert Speakers and Sessions (Click the speaker name to view speaker’s bio and session title to view resources):
Dr. Gurmeet Sohi, Geriatrician
Planning Ahead and Accessing Support
Vineet Sidhu, Registered Dietitian
Healthy Eating for Older Adults
Kuljeet Cheema, Physiotherapist
Focusing on Mobility and Activity Wellness
Kashmir Besla, Registered Clinical Counsellor
City of Surrey, Self-Management BC
Optimizing Self-Management and Family Support
Date
Sunday, March 2, 2025
Time
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. PT
Admission
Free to attend
In-person location
Surrey City Hall
Address
13450 104 Ave, Surrey, BC
Limited seating
190
Language
Panjabi, English
Virtual location
A ZOOM link will be emailed to registered participants