Yukon dementia events in January 2025
Dementia education events are coming to the Yukon this month, designed to promote brain health and raise awareness of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias.
While the Alzheimer Society of B.C. continues to offer a range of vital support services, including the First Link® Yukon Dementia Helpline and online education for people affected by dementia, the organization will also be hosting free in-person events in the Yukon that are open to the public, happening in Whitehorse, Teslin and Haines Junction.
Event schedule
Navigating the dementia journey
- Date: January 20, 2025 (Monday)
- Time: 1:00 to 3:30 p.m.
- Location: Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre (1171 Front Street, Whitehorse | Room: Artists Studio)
Key topics include:
- The brain and dementia.
- How to respond to the diagnosis.
- Practical strategies to live well.
- How to access resources, so that people affected by dementia have the confidence to navigate the journey ahead.
Haines Junction Seniors & Elders Health Fair
- Date: January 21, 2025 (Tuesday)
- Time: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Location: Haines Junction
- *Registration is not required for this event.
Introduction to brain health
- Date: January 22, 2025 (Wednesday)
- Time: 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.
- Location: Teslin Tlingit Council Longhouse
Key topics include:
- Ways to maintain or improve brain health by exploring topics including risk reduction of dementia, memory and brain training.
- Strategies for communicating with people living with dementia.
To register for the events, call the First Link® Yukon Dementia Helpline 1-888-852-2579.