Dementia Friendly NZ

“There’s a real lack of knowledge about dementia in the Pacific community and a lot of misunderstanding and stigma associated with it," says Alzheimers NZ Lived Experience Advisory Group's Sisa Talataina 📣

The newly launched World Alzheimer Report 2024 shows loneliness and isolation are some of the major impacts a dementia mate wareware diagnosis can have on whānau around the world 🌏💜

Global research shows stigma around dementia leaves families isolated - Alzheimers New Zealand Loneliness and isolation are some of the major impacts a dementia diagnosis can have on families around the world, new research shows.

Today is World Alzheimers Day! What have you done to help tackle the stigma around dementia mate wareware? 🌏

Having a conversation or learning more about dementia mate wareware helps tackle the stigma and encourages people to reach out for help ✨

Find out more on our website ➡️ https://ow.ly/jbjo50TrlT2

It’s not too late to break the silence on dementia mate wareware this 📣

We were delighted to give our Parliamentary Friends of Dementia an insight into living with dementia mate wareware last night as part of 💜

Thanks to MPs Hamish Campbell, Katie Nimon, Todd Stephenson, Sam Uffindell and others for joining us 👏

Find out more online 👉 https://ow.ly/CBCk50TqyOk

We were delighted to join the Wellington Club today to debunk some myths around dementia mate wareware as part of ✨

There were some great questions around reducing your risk and supporting somebody with dementia mate wareware 💜

Find out more about about reducing your risk on the Alzheimers NZ website 👉 https://ow.ly/fHVS50TpJ8J

Watch 🎬 Human Forever 🎬 anywhere in Aotearoa New Zealand through the Doc Edge Virtual Cinema until the end of September to celebrate 🎉

"A story about love for humanity," – Director Jonathan de Jong 💜

A big ngā mihi to Doc Edge, Alzheimers NZ, Dementia New Zealand and Home4All for supporting this film! Book now 👉 https://ow.ly/1qY950TpzS6

We were stoked to get this lovely photo from our Dementia Friend Gillian Bayley today 💜

The All Saints Church Community Nelson, NZ is increasing awareness of dementia mate wareware within their community this 🌏

Let us know how you're supporting World Alzheimers Month this September!

What have you done to help tackle the stigma around dementia mate wareware this ? 🌏

Having a conversation or learning more about dementia mate wareware helps tackle the stigma and encourages people to reach out for help ✨

Find out more on our website ➡️ https://ow.ly/p67W50TnMvK

It’s not too late to break the silence on dementia mate wareware 📣

Kia ora! We’re celebrating Te Wiki o te reo Māori at Alzheimers NZ 🎉

Mate wareware is how dementia is often referred to in Te Ao Māori 🌏 It’s a general term that includes many different conditions that affect our memory and thinking ☂️

There is lots of support available for people and their whānau living with dementia mate wareware ✨

Mate wareware is also the name of an app with resources to specifically help Māori understand its impact ➡️ https://ow.ly/g3vc50TnMuv

You can also find some of the most popular pages on our website in te reo Māori ➡️ https://ow.ly/oyUX50TnMur

It's been great to everybody get invovlved with this September 🕺🏋️‍♀️🚶🚴🌱🧘‍

Whether it's a dance class, biking to work or doing some gardening – every step helps reduce your risk of dementia mate wareware and raise funds for a good cause ✨

Kev's Crew is off to an amazing start, and you can check out their progress online 👉 https://ow.ly/Issw50TmttR

And it's not too late to set your own challenge 👉 https://tinyurl.com/3mdfjdbh

Dementia Friends is a growing community of Kiwis helping to make Aotearoa New Zealand a kinder, more supportive, inclusive and understanding place for people living with dementia mate wareware ✨

💜 Through small actions, we can make big change 💜

Become a Dementia Friend and encourage your friends and whānau as well 👉 https://ow.ly/ajEB50TmowG

Our Chief Executive Catherine Hall appeared before Parliament’s Health Select Committee this morning which is holding an Inquiry into the aged care system 📣

“Since submissions to this inquiry have closed, we have heard that decisions are under way to reduce the services available to older people, many of whom are living with dementia or a neurological condition,” she says.

“Health New Zealand has said that is not the case, and we certainly hope that is true, because if it is the case then that would make a broken system very much worse."

Read our full submission online 👉 https://ow.ly/XlMX50TkH3B

Service cuts ‘would make a broken system very much worse’: Alzheimers NZ How will New Zealand handle the growing numbers of dementia cases?

Alzheimer's Disease International (ADI) Deputy CEO and Director of Policy, Communications and Publications Chris Lynch joins our latest podcast talk about tackling stigma this 📣

ADI will release the 2024 World Alzheimer Report on stigma later this month, following a worldwide survey into global attitudes to dementia mate wareware 🌏

Chris gives us a sneak peek into the headlines and delves into why it’s so important to tackle the stigma around dementia mate wareware 💜

Check out the podcast online 👇

Tackling stigma around dementia - Alzheimers New Zealand Alzheimers Disease International (ADI) Deputy CEO and Director of Policy, Communications and Publications Chris Lynch joins Alzheimers New Zealand Chief Executive Catherine Hall to talk about tackling stigma this World Alzheimers Month.

Let's break the silence on dementia mate wareware 📣

September is to help raise awareness of Alzheimers and dementia mate wareware around the world 🌏

We can all play our part by simply having a conversation about dementia mate wareware and learning more 💜

💡 Or join us for Repositioning Dementia: What next? on Tuesday 24 September in Wellington and online 👉 https://ow.ly/Qnm050TipGe

Find out more on the Alzheimers NZ website 👉 https://ow.ly/fe9R50TipGa

Our good friend and partner Dr Etuini Ma’u is the lead author of new research demonstrating that social disadvantage is a factor fuelling Aotearoa New Zealand’s soaring rates of dementia mate wareware for Māori and Pacific Peoples 📣

You can learn more about Etu's research at our upcoming event Repositioning Dementia: What's next? on Tuesday 24 September as we celebrate 💜👉 https://ow.ly/lP8S50TipyN

Check out what he had to say in his recent interview with Waatea News ⬇️ https://ow.ly/QBnn50TipyO

Dr ‘Etuini Ma’u | University of Auckland Lead Author for Dementia Research Dr ‘Etuini Ma’u from the University of Auckland is the lead author of new research demonstrating that social disadvantage is a factor fuelling New Zealand’s soaring rates of dementia.

⭐In Other Words ⭐ is a show that explores the effects of Alzheimers and the transformative power of music to help us remember the past, connect with the present and hope for the future 💜

The play delves into the complexities of a 50-year relationship as one partner grapples with Alzheimers!

📍 Q Theatre, Auckland
📅 3-15 September 2024
🎟️ Book your ticket online ➡️ https://ow.ly/kNHC50TgRLm

If you’re hot on your feet and moving for dementia mate wareware – don’t forget to spread the word! 🔥📢

Give us a shout on your socials. Update your Facebook cover photo. Ask your friends and whānau for support. There are many ways to share your progress and achieve your goal 💜

Access our promo kit to get the word out, we have heaps of resources! Or there's still time to register ⏰ 👉 https://ow.ly/Prie50TgRv1

⭐ You're invited to our fourth and final one-day event Repositioning Dementia this ⭐

The event is aptly titled ✨ What’s next? ✨ to question the future direction for the sector, from Government, for research, in education and most importantly for people and their whānau 💜

Join us on Tuesday 24 September 2024 in Wellington and online and register now 👉 https://ow.ly/G9u950TfWcy

A huge ngā mihi to Mike Fisher and the team at AFM Group for their donation of more than $47,000 – just in time for 💜

We appreciate every, single donation we receive which supports our mahi (work) including education, advocacy, and public awareness ✨

You can buy the Alzheimers NZ branded shortbread at Woolworths supermarkets with a portion of the sale coming straight to us – we can confirm, it’s delicious with a cup of tea ☕️

The team is also taking on the challenge! Check out their massive effort 🏃 👉 https://ow.ly/IxPF50TfSZR

"Dementia mate wareware is one health condition with which we tend to feel very uncomfortable," says Catherine Hall, Chief Executive of Alzheimers NZ 💜

"It triggers a variety of emotional responses, often ranging from poorly hidden pity and distaste to outright avoidance of the person living with the condition."

Help tackle the stigma around dementia mate wareware this 👇

The growing challenge of dementia in Aotearoa As cases of dementia mate wareware are set to surge by more than 240 percent, Alzheimers NZ is leading efforts to change perceptions.

The need for closeness is a very important and natural part of our lives, including the lives of people with dementia mate wareware 💜

Older people have a right to sexual health – yet the topic of older people’s sexuality often remains taboo 📣

Help combat this World Sexual Health Day and celebrate positive relationships!

We were delighted to host the Aotearoa New Zealand premiere of 🎬 Human Forever 🎬 to kick off on Sunday 📣

It was great to have Associate Minister of Health Hon Casey Costello open, followed by Q&A with Teun Toebes and film maker Jonathan de Jong ✨

The premeire was held in Wellington with the joint support of Alzheimers NZ, Dementia New Zealand, Home4All and Doc Edge 💜

Seeing dementia mate wareware celebrated in films, stage and other media helps break down the stigma surrounding a diagnosis and encourages people to reach out for the help and support they need 📣

Additional screenings will be held in Christchurch, Auckland and through virtual cinema 👉 https://ow.ly/aIwc50Tc32t

September is to help raise awareness of Alzheimers and dementia mate wareware around the world 🌏

The theme for 2024 is 📣

We can all play our part by simply having a conversation about dementia mate wareware and learning more 💜

✨ Join us for Repositioning Dementia: What's next? on Tuesday 24 September in Wellington and online 👉 https://ow.ly/tEMX50TacLX

🌱 Become a Dementia Friend with our online 20-minute module 👉 https://ow.ly/RQor50TacLZ

🏃‍♀️ Set your Move for Dementia challenge 👉 https://ow.ly/arRb50TacM2

💜 Find out more about how you can get involved on the Alzheimers NZ website 👉 https://ow.ly/Esx750TacM0

Alister Robertson is once again putting forth his best effort to raise awareness and, perhaps, funding for those affected by dementia mate wareware 🚲📣✨

Alister is the creator of the My Life's Journey App and a recent recipient of the Queen’s Service Medal for his services to the dementia mate wareware community – among his many achievements 💜

He is excited to channel his energy into training for the Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge in November where he will cycle 160km around the perimeter of the lake – and he would love your support!

Follow Alister's journey online 👇

Ten years and 10 races - Alzheimers New Zealand Cyclist living with dementia celebrates 70th birthday with Lake Taupō Cycle Challenge