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.

Webinar: Preparing for end-of-life on the dementia journey | Learn what to expect when transitioning from advanced dementia to end-of-life. We will explore the physiological signs of dying, key decisions to be made, ways to discuss end-of-life wishes in advance and strategies to maintain connection throughout the end of the dementia journey. For caregivers.
Wednesday, October 15 from 2 to 3:30 p.m.
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Webinar: Lived experience | Dementia unscripted | Join us for an open and honest dialogue with people who are redefining what it means to live well with dementia and mild cognitive impairment. In this candid conversation, you’ll discover how our panelists embrace life, navigate change and find joy amidst adversity. This is a unique opportunity to ask your pressing questions and dive deep into what living well with dementia truly means. For caregivers and people living with dementia.
Wednesday, October 22 from 2 to 3:30 p.m.
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Webinar: 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.
Wednesday, October 29 from 2 to 3:30 p.m.
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Webinar: Essentials of personal planning & representation agreements
Have you planned for support, incapacity or end-of-life needs in the past, and had plans change due to a dementia diagnosis? Or maybe you haven’t yet made plans and are looking to start?   Join this webinar to learn more from Nidus, a BC-based, non-profit charity with expertise in Representation Agreements, personal planning and related legislation. You’ll learn answers to questions like: What are your legal options for getting the support that you need with making decisions about health care, personal care, financial and legal matters?  What can you do if you’ve made a plan in the past, but it’s no longer feasible?  Don’t miss this chance to understand how the people you trust can have the legal authority to help you when you need it most.  
Wednesday, November 5, from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m.
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Webinar: Dementia and hearing
Join Cheri-Leigh Sewell, Registered Audiologist and Hearing Instrument Practitioner to learn about the connections between hearing loss and dementia.
Wednesday, November 12, from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m.
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Workshop: Recognizing your journey as a caregiver
Discuss the personal challenges, guilt and grief of being a caregiver. Learn how to recognize signs of burnout, the importance of self-care and how you can build resilience. There will be opportunities for discussion throughout the presentation.
Monday, November 17, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. 
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Webinar: Strategies for self-care | Prioritizing your well-being
Learn about strategies to positively manage stress and prioritize self-care to cope with the changes brought by dementia.
Wednesday, November 19, from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m.
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Webinar: Research connects | The science of better sleep
Good sleep is essential for health and well-being at every stage of life—but many people struggle to get the rest they need. Research shows sleep disturbances like sleep apnea and insomnia are risk factors for developing dementia. Join Dr. Elizabeth Keys, who heads up UBC Okanagan’s SLUMBER Lab, for this informative session. Learn why sleep is important for brain health and how to better manage common sleep challenges.
Wednesday, November 26, from 2:00 to 3:30 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.
3rd Thursday of the month, 2 to 3:30 p.m.

General support group (Punjabi/Hindi)
Open to caregivers anywhere in B.C. 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 B.C. 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.

Young onset support group
Open to caregivers anywhere in B.C. 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 B.C. 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 B.C. 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. *telephone only*

Lewy body dementia support group
Open to caregivers anywhere in B.C. 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 B.C. who are caring for someone with behavioural variant frontotemporal dementia.
For more information, please call the First Link^® Yukon Dementia Helpline.