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Professional support services and education to support those living with dementia and their families. Phone 03 379 2590 / 0800 444 776.
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Professional support services and education to promote living well with dementia. Call 03 379 2590 for more information.

07/10/2026

Mark your diaries for the next seminar in the Specialist Dementia Education Series - For Adult Children and Family Members of a Person Living with Dementia.

📅 Wednesday 21 October
🕜 7-8pm
🖥️ Online.

Find out from Psychiatrist Dr. Matthew Croucher about the impact of Dementia/ Mate Wareware on family members and whānau such as how our roles end up changing and how conflicts can crop up, as well as a word on genetic inheritance and other topics of interest.

No need to register. Join online using this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89865964317?pwd=eU5NdlNlSHM2SjcwN0NVWHZwOHNWZz09

https://dementiacanterbury.org.nz/event/for-adult-children-and-family-members-of-a-person-living-with-dementia/

05/10/2026

Join us tomorrow for Advance Care Planning. A Specialist Dementia Education Series seminar.

Advance Care planning is a way to help you think and talk about the care you would like to receive in the future, with your family, and document this.

Karla Olorenshaw from Te Whatu Ora (Health New Zealand Canterbury) will discuss how a care plan works and why it’s good to consider developing one before you become seriously ill and are unable to make decisions for yourself.

📅 Wednesday 7 October
🕜 1:30pm - 3pm
📍 BrainTree 70 Langdons Road, Papanui

Registration is necessary to attend as space is limited. Click here to register: https://www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/specialist-dementia-education-seminar-advance-care-planning-tickets-1999616295167

If you can no longer attend, please let us know. This helps us offer your place to someone else. Thank you.

This is an in-person event only.

https://dementiacanterbury.org.nz/event/advance-care-planning-2/

04/10/2026

🎟️ DEMENTIA CANTERBURY RAFFLE! 🎟️

We have 6 fantastic prizes worth a total of $3,000 up for grabs.

💜 All proceeds go to Dementia Canterbury, helping us continue to support people living with dementia, their families and carers across Canterbury.

A huge thank you to all our generous prize donors for supporting Dementia Canterbury:

𝗥𝗼𝗯𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗩𝗮𝗰𝘂𝘂𝗺 𝗖𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗿
Donated by Schroeder Mechanical Ltd

𝟮-𝗡𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝗮𝘁 𝗛𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗕𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸 𝗛𝘂𝘁, 𝗪𝗮𝗶𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗮 𝗚𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗲
Donated by Pip & Peter Blyth

𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗳’𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗗𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿 & 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝟮
Donated by Greystone Winery

𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗲𝗿 𝗟𝗼𝗮𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝗲𝘄𝗼𝗼𝗱 – 𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝘂𝗿𝘂𝗻𝘂𝗶
Donated by W. Paterson

𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗣𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴
Donated by Adrienne Pavelka

$𝟮𝟬𝟬 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗩𝗼𝘂𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿
Donated by ANZ Bank

📅 Raffle drawn: Wednesday 11 November 2026

Tickets can be purchased at venues throughout the hurunui community or at Dementia Canterbury - BrainTree, 70 Langdons Road, Papanui.

02/10/2026

For many years, Alzheimer’s South Canterbury has been supporting people living with dementia, their families and whānau across the region.

From 1 November 2026, Alzheimer’s South Canterbury will become part of Dementia Canterbury.

While the name and organisational structure will change, what matters most will remain at the heart of what we do - people:

- People living with dementia.
- Families and whānau navigating a new diagnosis.
- Carers who need support.
- Communities learning more about dementia.
- And everyone who deserves to feel informed, supported and connected.

By joining together, we have an opportunity to strengthen dementia support across the wider Canterbury region, bringing our experience and resources together and reaching more people who need us.

We’re excited about what the future holds - and grateful to everyone who has helped make dementia support in South Canterbury what it is today.

One organisation. One shared purpose. Stronger together. 💙

29/09/2026

Join us next week for the next Specialist Dementia Education Series seminar - Advance Care Planning.

Advance Care planning is a way to help you think and talk about the care you would like to receive in the future, with your family, and document this.

Karla Olorenshaw from Te Whatu Ora (Health New Zealand Canterbury) will discuss how a care plan works and why it’s good to consider developing one before you become seriously ill and are unable to make decisions for yourself.

📅 Wednesday 7 October
🕜 1:30pm - 3pm
📍 BrainTree 70 Langdons Road, Papanui

Registration is necessary to attend as space is limited. Click here to register: https://www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/specialist-dementia-education-seminar-advance-care-planning-tickets-1999616295167

If you can no longer attend, please let us know. This helps us offer your place to someone else. Thank you.

This is an in-person event only.

https://dementiacanterbury.org.nz/event/advance-care-planning-2/

28/09/2026

💜 Earlier support should be available to everyone. Over 70,000 New Zealanders currently live with dementia | mate wareware every day, and that number is growing.

People living with dementia and their whānau need timely information, appropriate support and services they can access in their communities.

This World Alzheimer’s Month, we’re backing action that strengthens earlier diagnosis, community-based support and better outcomes across Aotearoa.

🔗 Read more about the Dementia Mate Wareware Action Plan at dementia.nz/dementia-mate-wareware-action-plan-2026-2031/

24/09/2026

🌿 A diagnosis of dementia doesn’t mean giving up the things you enjoy.

Living with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia can bring changes and challenges – but there can still be plenty of opportunities for connection, purpose and enjoyment.

Staying socially, physically and mentally active can help people maintain their abilities and confidence.

Whether it’s gardening, walking, music, art, meeting friends or simply continuing with everyday routines, doing the things that bring meaning and enjoyment matters.

👉 Find out more:
https://dementiacanterbury.org.nz/about-dementia/living-with-dementia/

23/09/2026

💙 Ways you can support our Annual Appeal

Our Annual Appeal is coming up, and there are lots of ways you can support people living with dementia and their whānau across Canterbury.

🙋 Volunteer as a collector on Friday 6 or Saturday 7 November
💰 Make a donation to help us continue providing vital support
📣 Spread the word by sharing our appeal with your friends, whānau and networks
❤️ Give what you can – every contribution makes a difference

All funds raised help us continue delivering our frontline services and supporting our local community.

👉 Find out more or get involved: https://dementiacanterbury.org.nz/get-involved/annual-appeal-2026/

Thank you for helping us make a difference! 💙

22/09/2026

Mark you diaries for the next Specialist Dementia Education Series seminar - Advance Care Planning.

Advance Care planning is a way to help you think and talk about the care you would like to receive in the future, with your family, and document this.

Karla Olorenshaw from Te Whatu Ora (Health New Zealand Canterbury) will discuss how a care plan works and why it’s good to consider developing one before you become seriously ill and are unable to make decisions for yourself.

📅 Wednesday 7 October
🕜 1:30pm - 3pm
📍 BrainTree 70 Langdons Road, Papanui

Registration is necessary to attend as space is limited. Click here to register: https://www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/specialist-dementia-education-seminar-advance-care-planning-tickets-1999616295167

If you can no longer attend, please let us know. This helps us offer your place to someone else. Thank you.

This is an in-person event only.

https://dementiacanterbury.org.nz/event/advance-care-planning-2/

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70 Langdons Road, Papanui, New Zealand
Christchurch
8053

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday	8:30am - 4:30pm

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http://www.dementiacanterbury.org.nz/

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