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.

Research connects featuring Dr. Liisa Galea I Menopause, hormonal treatment and cognition
Wednesday, September 16, 2 to 3 PM
The Alzheimer Society of BC and Yukon’s Research and Knowledge Mobilization team is thrilled to mark World Alzheimer’s Month with an exploration of menopause, hormonal treatment and cognition, led by guest speaker Dr. Liisa Galea. Dr. Galea is a world-renowned expert in sex hormone influences on brain and behaviour in both health and disease states, with a focus on dementia and stress-related psychiatric disorders. She is a fellow of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences and a Top 25 Women of Influence in Canada in 2025. 
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Enhancing your visits with a person in long-term care | Providing a sense of comfort and social support are some of the ways to help a person in long-term care to adjust to their new environment. Explore visiting tips and activity ideas so you can make the most out of the visits. For caregivers.
Thursday, September 24 from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.
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Understanding and adapting to communication changes along the dementia journey | A person’s ability to communicate will change over the course of the dementia journey. Learn how different types of dementia affect communication and discuss strategies for adapting to and coping with these changes. For caregivers.
Tuesday, October 6 from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m.
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Understanding behaviour changes | Explore various changes in behaviours caused by dementia and learn practical strategies for responding in supportive ways. For caregivers.
Tuesday, October 20 from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.
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Mapping your journey: Stages and progression of dementia | While each dementia journey is unique, there are some signposts to the stages of dementia. Learn about what to expect as the disease progresses and how you can manage changes as they happen. For caregivers and people living with dementia.
Thursday, November 5 from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m.
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Getting your affairs in order: Health-care, legal and financial planning  | Early in the dementia journey it can feel daunting to think about what lies ahead – but it’s important to plan now, before communication and decision-making become more challenging. Learn how to begin planning early for important legal, health-care and financial decisions. For caregivers and people living with dementia.
Thursday, November 26 from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m.
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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.
Tuesday, December 8 from 6:30 to 8:00 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.
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.