Ryan Falck

Student

Physical Therapy

Faculty of Medicine

My thesis examines how physical activity, sedentary behaviour, and sleep quality can each impact the cognitive health of older adults at risk for dementia. My final thesis chapter is currently investigating whether an intervention of individually-timed bright light therapy, individually-tailored physical activity promotion, and sleep hygiene education can improve the sleep quality and cognitive health of older adults at risk for dementia.

First Nations land acknowledegement

The UBC Point Grey campus is situated on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm.

Physical Activity for Precision Health

Vancouver, BC Canada

Research Excellence Clusters at UBC Vancouver is a joint initiative of the Provost and Vice-President, Academic, UBC Vancouver and the Vice-President, Research and Innovation. Funding support for the clusters is provided by Academic Excellence Funds – UBC Vancouver.

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