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Change the game for Kiwis living with dementia
Thursday, 25 October 2018, 9:28 am | Alzheimers New Zealand
Change the game for Kiwis living with dementia One of New Zealand’s greatest health and social challenges is reaching a tipping point, but the Government hasn’t yet run out of time to ensure dementia is a health priority, Alzheimers NZ says. More >>
Walk to remember, walk for dementia this September
Tuesday, 18 September 2018, 3:44 pm | Alzheimers New Zealand
This September thousands of Kiwis will be going the extra mile for the 60,000 people living with dementia in NZ. More >>
All elderly need greater support
Friday, 14 September 2018, 5:23 pm | Alzheimers New Zealand
All elderly need greater support, not just those in rest-homes Alzheimers New Zealand says any rest-home sector shake-up must focus on how to provide greater and better support to all New Zealand’s elderly, many of whom are living with dementia. More >>
Walk to remember, walk for dementia this September
Wednesday, 29 August 2018, 10:17 am | Alzheimers New Zealand
This September thousands of Kiwis will be going the extra mile for the 60,000 people living with dementia in NZ. More >>
People living with dementia need to be treated with dignity
Monday, 20 August 2018, 8:55 am | Alzheimers New Zealand
Alzheimers NZ has welcomed the Human Rights Commission report into the provision of aged residential care without consent, saying it highlights many of the very concerning issues impacting New Zealanders living with dementia. More >>
7th World Alzheimers Month
Tuesday, 14 August 2018, 3:48 pm | Alzheimers New Zealand
Alzheimers New Zealand marks the 7th World Alzheimers Month with a range of events and activities throughout the country. World Alzheimers Day is on September 21. More >>
Kiwis share their dementia experience in documentary
Monday, 13 August 2018, 12:37 pm | Alzheimers New Zealand
Before Helen Doyle’s diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease, she knew something was wrong. She just didn’t know what. More >>
Hopes high that health sector review will address dementia
Wednesday, 30 May 2018, 1:13 pm | Alzheimers New Zealand
Hopes high that health sector review will address one of NZ’s greatest healthcare challenges More >>
Significant healthcare challenge ignored in Budget
Thursday, 17 May 2018, 3:50 pm | Alzheimers New Zealand
Alzheimers NZ is disappointed the Budget does not include enhanced specialist dementia services for the many thousands of Kiwis who have dementia. “Dementia is already one of this country’s greatest healthcare challenges and its impact is only going ... More >>
Urgent support needed for people living with dementia
Thursday, 16 November 2017, 7:14 pm | Alzheimers New Zealand
Government must implement the New Zealand Framework for Dementia Care urgently and in full, says the organisation that supports people living with dementia. Releasing the organisation’s official briefing to the incoming minister, Alzheimers NZ chief ... More >>
Survey says Kiwis want more to be done for dementia
Thursday, 28 September 2017, 9:50 am | Alzheimers New Zealand
A clear majority of Kiwis think it is important that government takes action to address the looming dementia crisis New Zealand faces. More >>
Sir Richard Faull appointed as Patron of Alzheimers NZ
Monday, 11 September 2017, 1:30 pm | Alzheimers New Zealand
Alzheimers NZ is pleased to announce a new Patron - distinguished Professor and brain researcher, Sir Richard Faull. More >>
Sir Richard Faull appointed as Patron of Alzheimers NZ
Thursday, 31 August 2017, 2:52 pm | Alzheimers New Zealand
Alzheimers NZ is pleased to announce a new Patron - distinguished Professor and brain researcher, Sir Richard Faull. More >>
September is World Alzheimer’s Month
Tuesday, 15 August 2017, 12:33 pm | Alzheimers New Zealand
World Alzheimer's Month is the international campaign every September to raise awareness of and challenge the stigma that surrounds dementia. World Alzheimer's Month was launched in 2012. World Alzheimer's Day is on 21 September each year. Find more about ... More >>
150,000 Kiwis with dementia by 2050
Wednesday, 8 February 2017, 1:26 pm | Alzheimers New Zealand
A dementia epidemic is looming in New Zealand as the number of Kiwis living with the condition will reach 150,000 by 2050. More >>
Dementia tidal wave looming, says Alzheimers NZ
Thursday, 3 November 2016, 11:25 am | Alzheimers New Zealand
Alzheimers NZ wants government to adopt a two-tier strategy to improve post diagnostic support for people living with dementia. Chair Ngaire Dixon unveiled the organisation’s proposals at its annual conference in Wellington today. “There is a dementia tidal ... More >>
New Zealand must do better on dementia preparedness
Tuesday, 20 September 2016, 12:09 pm | Alzheimers New Zealand
The latest World Alzheimer Report warns that countries like New Zealand are unprepared for a surge in dementia cases and need to take urgent action to deal with the issue. More >>
It’s time to remember dementia!
Wednesday, 14 September 2016, 11:16 am | Alzheimers New Zealand
Thousands of New Zealanders will take to the streets this weekend to remember those close to us with dementia and to help make this a more dementia-friendly country. Memory Walks will be staged in 20 locations around New Zealand as part of World Alzheimers ... More >>
Re-enacting old memories for a good cause
Tuesday, 24 November 2015, 2:11 pm | Alzheimers New Zealand
Alzheimers Auckland is calling upon local communities and keen photographers to re-enact old photographs and share them on social media, in a bid to raise awareness and funds for the more than 15,000 people in greater Auckland living with dementia. More >>
Lack of funding for growing dementia problem disappointing
Friday, 22 May 2015, 10:28 am | Alzheimers New Zealand
Alzheimers New Zealand is disappointed and concerned about the lack of investment in services for people affected by dementia included in yesterday’s Budget, and believes this oversight means people won’t get the help and support they need. More >>