Yukon dementia events in August 2025
Dementia education events are coming to the Yukon in August, designed to promote brain health and raise awareness of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias.

[Carcross] Introduction to brain health and dementia communication strategies
- Date: Monday, August 11, 2025
- Time: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
- Location: Haa Shagóon Hídi - Carcross/Tagish Learning Centre, Carcross
Key topics include:
- Ways to maintain or improve brain health by exploring topics including risk reduction of dementia.
- Understanding how dementia affects thinking, actions and overall experience.
- Approaches to support cognitive and behavioural changes.
[Watson Lake] Introduction to brain health and dementia communication strategies
- Date: Tuesday, August 12, 2025
- Time: 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- Location: Senior’s Hall - Hosted by Signpost Seniors, Watson Lake
Key topics include:
- Ways to maintain or improve brain health by exploring topics including risk reduction of dementia.
- Understanding how dementia affects thinking, actions and overall experience.
- Approaches to support cognitive and behavioural changes.
[Whitehorse] Understanding dementia | Communication and behaviour
- Date: Thursday, August 14, 2025
- Time: 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- Location: Whitehorse Public Library | Meeting Room (1171 Front Street, Whitehorse)
Key topics include:
- How different types of dementia affect communication and behaviours.
- Strategies for adapting to changes caused by dementia.
- Learn ways to cope with communication and behaviour challenges throughout the journey.
To register for the events, call the First Link® Yukon Dementia Helpline 1-888-852-2579.