The Government of Yukon has finalized an agreement with the Alzheimer Society of B.C. to expand dementia services across the territory. This aligns with the Yukon government’s efforts to provide supports for seniors and caregivers and implement recommendations from Putting People First and the Aging in Place Action Plans.
The Yukon dementia support expansion is intended to inform, educate and support Yukon-based community members and health care providers who are either living with dementia or providing personal or professional care for someone living with dementia.
The Yukon dementia support expansion will introduce:
- The Alzheimer Society of B.C.’s First Link® Dementia Helpline;
- a Yukon-exclusive caregiver support group;
- access to online caregiver support groups;
- access to online education sessions and webinars for health care providers, people living with dementia and personal caregivers; and
- public awareness of these programs and services.
This initiative is a collaboration between the Government of Yukon and the Alzheimer Society of B.C. to develop and offer supports that meet the unique needs of Yukoners. Yukoners will be informed when this support becomes available.
Seniors and Elders are a vital part of the Yukon, and our government is committed to providing adequate care and support as they age. I take pride in the agreement that our government has established with the Alzheimer Society of B.C. which focuses on providing Yukon-specific support to people living with dementia, their caregivers, and healthcare professionals. Our aim is to strengthen the Yukon as a place where everyone can experience a safe and supportive aging process.
Minister of Health and Social Services Tracy-Anne McPhee
It’s our mission to ensure people affected by dementia aren’t alone through offering dementia support and education. Extending these critical services is an opportunity to walk alongside people living with dementia and their caregivers in Yukon, to help relieve loneliness and isolation and build a stronger, more informed community around them.
Chief Executive Officer Alzheimer Society of B.C. Jen Lyle
The Government of Yukon and the Alzheimer Society of B.C. signed an agreement that will provide Yukoners with access to dementia supports.
The term of this quality improvement initiative is until March 31, 2024
The expansion of Yukon-specific dementia resources will support both people affected by dementia (including people living with dementia and caregivers) and health-care providers.
The Alzheimer Society of B.C.’s First Link® Dementia Helpline is a confidential service for anyone affected by dementia, whether professionally, including health care providers and other community members, or personally including people living with dementia and their caregivers.
Renée Francoeur
Cabinet Communications
867-334-9194
renee.francoeur@yukon.ca
Greta Powell
Communications, Health and Social Services
867-332-0180
greta.powell@yukon.ca