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 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  

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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. 

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Workshop: Dementia diagnosis: What’s next? | Explore how to navigate life after a dementia diagnosis alongside others who are also on the dementia journey. Discuss the disease’s impact on family, learn practical strategies to live well and access resources that are available at any stage of the disease. For caregivers and people living with dementia.
Thursday, January 29 from 10 to 11:30 a.m.
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Webinar: Targeted strategies for word salad, wanting to go home and more | Dementia affects how a person conveys their thoughts and feelings; common behaviours can include mixing up words (word salad) and creating false memories without motivation (confabulation) which can lead to misunderstandings and frustrations. Learn how to address these behaviours and respond to other questions, like wanting to go home and asking about deceased relatives. For caregivers.
Wednesday, February 4 from 2 to 3:30 p.m.
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Webinar: Supporting friends on the dementia journey | Explore ways to support a friend who is living with dementia or caring for someone who is. Gain insight into the impact of dementia and learn how you can continue to show up and offer support they need to live well. For the general public.
Wednesday, February 11 from 2 to 3:30 p.m.
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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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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.