Does your child’s pain keep them (& you) up at night?
We’ve often heard that some of the best treatments for childhood rheumatic diseases include healthy eating, physical activity and a good night’s sleep. But we know that these activities are usually easier said than done. When pain, worry and the need for comfort keep us up at night, what impact does it have on our sleep and our overall health?
On February 15th, Dr. Glenn Landry will discuss the importance of good sleep health for you, your child and your whole family. More specifically, you’ll learn about:
- how to improve physical and mental health through better sleep
- the impact of chronic sleep debt on human health and performance
- tracking your sleep using technology and creating a solid bedtime routine
- and more!
Guest Speaker:
Dr. Glenn J. Landry, PhD
Glenn Landry has studied circadian rhythms and sleep for over 20 years. He completed his graduate research at Simon Fraser University, examining circadian mechanisms of entrainment. He then focused his research efforts on sleep, aging and cognition as a CIHR postdoctoral fellow in Dr. Teresa Liu-Ambrose’s Aging, Mobility, and Cognitive Neuroscience Lab at UBC. Now in private practice, Glenn is a sleep coach. He works with older adults, shift workers, and families to improve physical and mental health through better sleep quality by translating sleep science into practical interventions tailored to each client.
Sarah James, Occupational Therapist, BC Children’s Hospital
Sarah is an occupational therapist currently working at BC Children’s Hospital Rheumatology clinic. She completed her PhD in 2014 at the University of Queensland in Brisbane, Australia and moved to Canada in 2017 where she began working at BC Children’s Hospital. She has worked across a range of research and clinical areas, and is passionate about supporting children and their families to work towards their individual goals.
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