Public Education

Dr. Eskes feels that it is important to important to educate the public on the practical uses of brain research in their everyday lives. Please below for a list of her recent talks.

Please note that upcoming talks will be announced in the ‘News’ section of our website, so please check back for updates!

Public Talks

1. “Extending Brain Health into Later Life”, Brain Awareness Week Panel, Halifax Public Library, March 13, 2023
2. “Brain Training: What Do We Know?” March of Dimes Ask An Expert Series, 24 April, 2023
3. “Brain Challenge – Making the Most of Your Memory” Optimal Aging Series, Fountain of Health, Halifax, NS, 28 February 2022
4. “Memory Boot Camp online” Sponsored by Halifax Public Library, September 19, October 3, October 17, 2022.
5. “Anesthesia and the Aging Brain: New Insights in Research in Brain Health & Aging” Halifax Central Library, February 13, 2020.
6. “Brain Fitness:  A Prescription for Successful Aging”, Seniors’ College Association of Nova Scotia, November 26, 2013.
7. “Gaming and Brain Fitness: Healthy Aging Series”, Halifax Main Public Library, November 22, 2013.
8. “Neuroplasticity and Stroke Recovery” Colchester Stroke Group, Truro, NS, October 15, 2013.
9. “Sleep and Aging: Healthy Aging Series”, Halifax Main Public Library, October 11, 2013.
10.  “Making the Most of Your Memory:  Healthy Aging Series”, Halifax Main Public Library, September 6, 2013.
11.  “Memory and Aging”, Dalhousie Retirement Planning Series, May 8, 2013.
12. “Keeping Our Minds Active”, Community Education Series, Halifax Main Public Library, April 5, 2013.

Media Talks

1.     CBC Maritime Noon “Memory Tips and Tricks”, November 4, 2013

2.     CBC Information Morning “Making the most of your memory”, September 6, 2013