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: 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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Research connects I Exercise for brain health
Wednesday, June 24, from 2 to 3 p.m. 
Exercise has been shown to reduce dementia risk, but are different exercise types better than others? Explore the effects of different types of exercise training programs on the cognitive function of older adults living with mild cognitive impairment, led by Rebeca Hernandez Gamboa, a PhD candidate in rehabilitation sciences at UBC. Rebeca is a member of the Aging, Mobility and Cognitive Health Lab conducting research under the supervision of Dr. Teresa Liu-Ambrose. In this lecture-style webinar, participants will learn about the cognitive effects of aerobic and resistance training for older adults living with mild cognitive impairment, including the benefit to cognitive function and improvement to quality of life and independence. A Q&A period will follow the presentation.
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Coping with change, grief and loss | The dementia experience involves change, loss and uncertainty. Explore coping strategies for managing emotions and overcoming challenges, as well as ways to find meaning in daily life. For caregivers.
Thursday, July 16, from 2 to 3:30 p.m.
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Lived experience I Dementia in the workplace
Wednesday, July 29, from 2 to 3 p.m.  
Join us for an engaging discussion on how dementia may appear in the workplace. This webinar will delve into the often-overlooked topic of young-onset dementia, providing an overview of:

• What young-onset dementia is
• Common signs and symptoms 
• The unique complexities of living with the diagnosis.

Lived experience partners will share their personal experiences navigating a diagnosis while working, and the impact that leaving the workforce has had on their lives. Webinar participants will take away practical tips and strategies to create a more dementia-friendly workplace. 
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Research connects I Spotlight on global dementia research
Wednesday, August 26, from 2 to 3 p.m.  
Join our in-house Research and Knowledge Mobilization team for highlights and headlines from the Alzheimer's Association International Conference (AAIC) in London, United Kingdom, July 12 – 15, 2026. AAIC is the largest international conference on dementia research and features insights from world leaders in dementia science. We will showcase the latest and greatest dementia research exploring risk reduction, diagnostics, treatment and support.  
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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.