Regional programming - Yukon

In-person education

Dementia and communication

Wednesday, January 21, 2026, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Location: Whitehorse Public Library

Key topics include:

• How different types of dementia affects communication and behaviour.
• Practical strategies for adapting to changes caused by dementia.
• Ways to cope with communication and behaviour challenges at every stage of the journey.
• For caregivers.

Dementia conversations

Wednesday, January 21, 2026, from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Location: Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre

Key topics include:

• Learn about dementia and the supports and services available through the Alzheimer Society of B.C. 
• Share and provide insight about your experience and the strengths and needs of where you live. 
• For general public.

To register, please call First Link^® Yukon Dementia Helpline at 1-888-852-2579.

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.

Webinar I We can be your guide: Get to know the Alzheimer Society of B.C. 
Wednesday, January 14, 2026, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. PST / 3 to 4:30 p.m. MST

Want to learn more about the Alzheimer Society of B.C. or have questions for our team? Join us for an insightful panel discussion with staff, moderated by a lived experience partner, to learn: 

• What the Alzheimer Society of B.C. does 
• What happens when you call the First Link^® Dementia Helpline 
• How you can participate in research 
• Why your support is the crucial piece of the puzzle that enables the Alzheimer Society of B.C. to be the leading source of education and support for people affected by dementia  

Click here to register

Webinar I Dementia-friendly communities
Wednesday, January 21, 2026, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. PST / 3 to 4:30 p.m. MST

Through the Dementia-Friendly Communities (DFC) initiative, we provide tools and education to help enable local governments, the professional sector, community groups and the general public to become dementia friendly. 

Join us to: 

• Learn more about dementia 
• Explore simple strategies that can create a more supportive, inclusive and welcoming community  

Click here to register

Lived experience panel I What you should know about dementia 
Wednesday, January 28, 2026, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. PST / 3 to 4:30 p.m. MST

Everyone’s experience with dementia is different, but there are things some people living with dementia and caregivers think you should know about.  

Join us during Alzheimer’s Awareness Month for a panel discussion moderated and in conversation with lived experience partners. They will share more about their experience and how you can support people affected by dementia in your communities. 

 Click here to register

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. PT / 8 to 9:30 p.m. MST
1st Tuesday of the month, 7 to 8:30 p.m. PT / 8 to 9:30 p.m. MST
2nd Friday of the month, 10 to 11:30 a.m. PT / 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. MST
3rd Thursday of the month, 2 to 3:30 p.m. PT / 3 to 4:30 p.m. MST

General support group (Punjabi/Hindi)
Open to caregivers anywhere in B.C. 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 B.C. 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. PT / 8 to 9:30 p.m. MST

Young onset support group
Open to caregivers anywhere in B.C. 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 B.C. 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. PT / 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. MST
3rd Tuesday of the month, 7 to 8:30 p.m. PT / 8 to 9:30 p.m. MST

2SLGBTQIA+support group
Open to 2SLGBTQIA+ caregivers or caregivers of a person living with dementia who identifies as 2SLGBTQIA+ anywhere in B.C. and the Yukon.
1st Wednesday of the month, 7 to 8:30 p.m. PT / 8 to 9:30 p.m. MST

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 / 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. MST 
*telephone only*

Lewy body dementia support group
Open to caregivers anywhere in B.C. 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 B.C. who are caring for someone with behavioural variant frontotemporal dementia.
For more information, please call the First Link^® Yukon Dementia Helpline.