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$325,000 boost to support those with dementia
Monday, 12 April 2010, 11:16 am | Alzheimers New Zealand
A strategic alliance formed this month between leading dementia support organisation Alzheimers New Zealand and residential aged care provider Bupa aims to improve support for New Zealanders with dementia and their families. More >>
Get that brain active and help prevent dementia
Monday, 15 March 2010, 1:40 pm | Alzheimers New Zealand
Let’s face it, dementia is scary: there is no cure and the number of people with the disease is doubling every 20 years. Each year over 12,000 New Zealanders are diagnosed with the disease and some of these people are as young as 40. More >>
Dementia numbers to double every twenty years
Wednesday, 23 September 2009, 9:39 am | Alzheimers New Zealand
A new report says the prevalence of dementia worldwide is expected to nearly double every 20 years, backing up New Zealand figures for the rise of this debilitating disease. More >>
“Seeing it sooner” for World Alzheimer’s Day
Wednesday, 9 September 2009, 11:26 am | Alzheimers New Zealand
By 2050, it is estimated 146,699 New Zealanders will have dementia. Currently, 40,746 New Zealanders have dementia. Every year, 12,333 new cases are reported. Worldwide, more than 30 million people have the debilitating disease, which affects memory, ... More >>
New Minister of Health welcomed by Alzheimers NZ
Friday, 21 November 2008, 4:16 pm | Alzheimers New Zealand
The appointment of Tony Ryall as the new Minister of Health is encouraging news for all those living with dementia, according to Alzheimers New Zealand National Director Lucille Ogston. More >>
Alzheimer’s Day Charter plan to slow epidemic
Monday, 15 September 2008, 12:29 am | Alzheimers New Zealand
Alzheimer’s Disease International has marked World Alzheimer’s Day by releasing a Global Dementia Charter adopted by its 77 member organizations calling for immediate action to address the dementia epidemic or face a global public health and social ... More >>
Dementia Care Crisis Looms, Warns Alzheimers NZ
Wednesday, 23 July 2008, 10:47 am | Alzheimers New Zealand
The Government needs to act now to prevent a crisis of care for people living with dementia in New Zealand. More >>
Alzheimers New Zealand making a virtual fight
Monday, 3 November 2003, 10:34 am | Alzheimers New Zealand
Frustrated by it’s years of championing the rights of thousands of New Zealanders to have access to anti-Alzheimers medication to no avail, Alzheimers New Zealand has now began a ‘virtual march’ on Government. More >>
Govt Delays Alzheimer’s Treatment Opportunities
Monday, 20 October 2003, 10:08 am | Alzheimers New Zealand
The government is unnecessarily denying people with Alzheimer’s disease the right to accessible and affordable anti-Alzheimer’s medications, which can reverse, or delay the progression of this form of dementia, according to Alzheimers New Zealand. More >>
Alzheimer’s still waiting for affordable treatment
Monday, 29 September 2003, 6:34 pm | Alzheimers New Zealand
People with Alzheimer’s disease are currently denied the right to accessible and affordable anti-Alzheimer’s medications, which can delay the progression of this form of dementia. These drugs are not subsidised and cost from $200 to $250 a month. ... More >>
World Alzheimers Day: A Day of Shame For NZ
Tuesday, 23 September 2003, 10:44 am | Alzheimers New Zealand
As most of the World celebrates World Alzheimers Day today, New Zealand can hang its head in shame and consider why it is not funding medications that reverse or delay the progression of dementia. More >>
Why Are We Still Waiting?
Thursday, 11 September 2003, 8:51 am | Alzheimers New Zealand
Pharmac continues to postpone their decision on the funding of dementia medications. Alzheimers NZ has been waiting since October 2001 for a decision from Pharmac, the Government drug-buying agency, regarding the funding of medications that improve ... More >>
Alzheimers NZ & Hanover Agree To Sponsorship
Tuesday, 5 August 2003, 4:34 pm | Alzheimers New Zealand
Auckland (July 28) - Alzheimers New Zealand has secured a sponsorship agreement , with Hanover Group Ltd. More >>
Steps Forward For People With Alzheimer’s Disease
Friday, 10 May 2002, 1:12 pm | Alzheimers New Zealand
Associate Minister of Health, Hon. Ruth Dyson today facilitated a process by which the Alzheimer’s Coalition will enter a dialogue with PHARMAC regarding key facts related to anti-Alzheimer medications. More >>
Alzheimer’s Medication A Human Rights Issue
Friday, 16 November 2001, 2:05 pm | Alzheimers New Zealand
A coalition of interest groups met in Wellington this week to discuss working collectively on the human rights issue of Government subsidisation for anti-Alzheimer’s medication. More >>
