Regional programming - Yukon

Online education

Learn about dementia from anywhere by participating in one of our webinars or online workshops. You can attend a webinar live or watch a recording of it after the fact. Our online workshops are smaller groups with more discussion and are only available live. Learn more about our dementia education.

Workshop: Practical tips for long-distance caregivers | Family members aren’t always nearby, which can present additional challenges. Learn how you can overcome emotional and practical challenges faced by long-distance caregivers, identifying resources and strategies to help make the most of each visit. For caregivers.
Tuesday, April 21 from 2 to 3:30 p.m.
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Workshop: Creating a safe home environment: Identifying and minimizing risks | Learn to identify safety risks in the home and make adaptations to prevent accidents. Topics include safety measures for medications, food, hazardous substances and more. For caregivers and people living with dementia.
Tuesday, May 5 from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
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Workshop: Planning for dementia-friendly travel | Explore the impact of dementia on travelling as we discuss challenges, safety concerns and tips for safe travel. For caregivers and people living with dementia.
Thursday, May 14 from 2 to 3:30 p.m.
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Workshop: Driving and dementia | Dementia will affect a person’s ability to drive and for many people this represents a loss of independence. Discuss strategies for how to have the conversations about the topic early and ease the transition when it’s time for someone to retire from driving.  For caregivers and people living with dementia.
Thursday, June 11 from 2 to 3:30 p.m.
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Workshop: Personal care: Bathing and hygiene | Bathing is often a highly private, personal activity and people living with dementia may need help when they’re feeling vulnerable. Learn about common hygiene challenges and effective strategies to maintain a successful routine. For caregivers.
Thursday, June 18 from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
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Online Support Groups

Join our virtual support groups for caregivers and connect with an online community that understands and supports you. Learn more about our support groups.

Please note: Due to the high level of interest in our support groups for people living with dementia and caregivers, we are only listing groups with space for new members. If you're interested in joining a support group not listed here, please call the First Link^® Yukon Dementia Helpline at 1-888-852-2579.

General support group
Open to caregivers anywhere in B.C. and the Yukon who are currently caring for a person living with dementia.
2nd Monday of the month, 7 to 8:30 p.m.
1st Tuesday of the month, 7 to 8:30 p.m.
2nd Friday of the month, 10 to 11:30 a.m.

General support group (Punjabi/Hindi)
Open to caregivers anywhere in BC and the Yukon who speak Punjabi or Hindi and are currently caring for a person living with dementia.
For more information, call the First Link^® Yukon Dementia Helpline.

General support group (Mandarin)
Open to anyone in BC and the Yukon who speaks Mandarin and is currently caring for a person living with dementia.
For more information, call the First Link^® Yukon Dementia Helpline.

Adult children support group
Open to caregivers anywhere in B.C. and the Yukon who are caring for a parent living with dementia.
2nd Wednesday of the month, 7 to 8:30 p.m.
3rd Tuesday of the month, 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Young onset support group
Open to caregivers anywhere in BC and the Yukon who are caring for a person living with dementia who was diagnosed before the age of 65.
For more information, please call the First Link^® Yukon Dementia Helpline.

Long-term care support group
Open to caregivers anywhere in BC and the Yukon who are caring for a person living with dementia in a long-term care home.
3rd Tuesday of the month, 10 to 11:30 a.m.
3rd Tuesday of the month, 7 to 8:30 p.m.

2SLGBTQIA+support group
Open to 2SLGBTQIA+ caregivers or caregivers of a person living with dementia who identifies as 2SLGBTQIA+ anywhere in BC and the Yukon.
1st Wednesday of the month, 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Early stage support group
Open to people living with early symptoms of dementia to discuss the impact of the disease, share stories, experiences and learn from one another about how to live well with dementia.
Every other Wednesday, 10 to 11 a.m. PT *telephone only*

Lewy body dementia support group
Open to caregivers anywhere in BC and the Yukon who are caring for a person living with Lewy body dementia.
For more information, please call the First Link^® Yukon Dementia Helpline.

BvFTD support group
Open to caregivers anywhere in BC who are caring for someone with behavioural variant frontotemporal dementia.
For more information, please call the First Link^® Yukon Dementia Helpline.
4th Monday of the month, 7 to 8:30 p.m.