Resources for the Yukon
Looking for more information on Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias? Free educational videos and brochures are available for people living with dementia, their families, health-care providers and anyone who is concerned about dementia.
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Upcoming webinars
Whether you are living with dementia or providing care and support to someone who is, our webinars provide education and practical strategies that enable people affected by dementia to live well.
On-demand content
Dementia foundations
- What is dementia? (44 minutes)
- Understanding dementia (17 minutes)
- Dementia and the brain (16 minutes)
- Progression and symptoms (17 minutes)
- 10 warning signs of dementia (4 minutes)
- Myths and treatments (17 minutes)
- Understanding communication changes (37 minutes)
- Basic facts about behaviour (9 minutes)
- Understanding and responding to behaviours (22 minutes)
- Meaningful activities for dementia (9 minutes)
- Coping with change, grief, and loss (45 minutes)
Brain health
- An introduction to brain health (31 minutes)
- Taking the 'fog' out of brain fog using a multidimensional approach - with Dr. Heather Palmer (53 minutes)
- The why and what behind brain changes in challenging times - with Dr. Heather Palmer (55 minutes)
- Physical activity for your brain and mobility health with Dr. Liu-Ambrose (58 minutes)
Caregiving
- Family dynamics in dementia caregiving - with Jodi McDonald, MSW (59 minutes)
- How to get someone to accept help: A conversation for caregivers (58 minutes)
- How to support a friend who has dementia or is a caregiver (41 minutes)
- Long-distance caregiving (35 minutes)
Brochures
Alzheimer's disease
- What is Alzheimer’s disease? (PDF)
- Dispelling the Myths (PDF)
- 10 Warning Signs (PDF)
- What to Expect (PDF)
Caring for someone with dementia
- First Steps - for families (PDF)
- Ways to Help (PDF)
- Reducing Caregiver Stress (PDF)
- Ambiguous Loss and Grief in Dementia - for individuals and families (PDF)
- Wandering and dementia: A guide for caregivers (PDF)
Note: The health-care services delivered by each health authority in British Columbia and the Yukon may differ. The contents presented are for information purposes only and do not intend to replace advice from health-care professionals. Please consult with health-care professionals or contact your respective local health authorities directly for any medical advice and diagnosis.