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.

Webinar: Accessing dementia services and support | Navigating health-care systems and looking for support services can be overwhelming. Learn about community supports – including home care, respite and adult day programs – as well as how to address challenges in accessing them. For caregivers.
Wednesday, February 18 from 2 to 3:30 p.m.
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Workshop: Understanding behaviour changes | Explore various changes in behaviours caused by dementia and learn practical strategies for responding in supportive ways. For caregivers.
Thursday, February 19 from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
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Webinar: Responding to late-day confusion | People living with dementia may become restless or confused late in the day, a phenomenon that has been referred to as “sundowning”. Caregivers may feel helpless, not knowing how to alleviate the restlessness and agitation. Learn the signs and explore strategies for responding. For caregivers.
Wednesday, February 25 from 2 to 3:30 p.m.
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Webinar: Research connects: Blood-based biomarker testing with Dr. Natanya Russek | Biomarkers are signals of health or disease used by physicians as part of their diagnostic toolkit. Dr. Natanya Russek, a UBC Behavioural Neurology and Dementia Fellow and Clinical Instructor with UBC’s Division of Geriatric Medicine, will share the latest updates in Alzheimer’s disease biomarker testing and its role in early detection and timely intervention. For the general public. 
Wednesday, March 4 from 2 to 3:30 p.m.
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Workshop: Understanding and adapting to communication changes along the dementia journey | A person’s ability to communicate will change over the course of the dementia journey. Learn how different types of dementia affect communication and discuss strategies for adapting to and coping with these changes. For caregivers.
Tuesday, March 10 from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
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Webinar: Mapping your journey: Stages and progression of dementia | While each dementia journey is unique, there are some signposts to the stages of dementia. Learn about what to expect as the disease progresses and how you can manage changes as they happen. For caregivers and people living with dementia.
Wednesday, March 11 from 2 to 3:30 p.m.
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Webinar: Equip yourself: Knowledge and skills to help get the support you need | Gain the skills and knowledge you need to advocate for yourself and your family member along the dementia journey, including responding to common challenges, getting a diagnosis and accessing home support. For caregivers and people living with dementia.
Wednesday, March 18 from 2 to 3:30 p.m.
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Webinar: LIVED EXPERIENCE: Dementia unscripted | For caregivers and people living with dementia.
Wednesday, March 25 from 2 to 3:30 p.m.
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Workshop: Delusions, hallucinations and visual mistakes | Learn about the causes and triggers of delusions, hallucinations and visual mistakes, then explore strategies for responding to these behaviours to best support people living with dementia. For caregivers.
Thursday, April 9 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. 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.