Support for South Asian communities
We provide culturally-specific support for South Asian communities across B.C. in Punjabi and English.

For more information, please call the First Link® Dementia Helpline at 1-800-936-6033 (English) or 1-833-674-5003 (Punjabi).
First Link Dementia Helpline
The First Link® Dementia Helpline is a resource for people living with dementia, caregivers, friends, health-care professionals or anyone with questions about dementia or memory loss. Get in touch with the Helpline, available Monday to Friday:
- Punjabi at 1-833-674-5003 (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
- English at 1-833-674-5003 (9 a.m. to 8 p.m.)
Webinars and brochures
We have a range of recorded dementia education webinars in Punjabi that are available anytime:
Dementia friends
Getting to know dementia
Preparing for the holidays
More videos will continue to be added over the coming months.
For our brochures in Punjabi, visit our Non-English resources page.
Punjabi service drop-in
*Currently on hold*
Our Punjabi service drop-in is an opportunity to ask questions and gather information on a variety of topics concerning dementia. Meet with an Alzheimer Society of B.C. Support and Education Coordinator to learn about the resources available while sharing common experiences with others. Contact the First Link® Dementia Helpline for more information about this service.