Alzheimers Otago

Alzheimers Otago Alzheimers Otago provides post-diagnostic and navigation support, information, and education.

🧠Seven Minutes to Change Your MindJoin us for an evening of dementia awareness, learning and fundraising as we celebrate...
02/10/2026

🧠Seven Minutes to Change Your Mind

Join us for an evening of dementia awareness, learning and fundraising as we celebrate 40 years of Alzheimers Otago supporting people living with dementia and their families.

🗓Wednesday 28 October 2026
⏰ 6:00 - 8:00pm
📍The Hub, Otago Polytechnic
🎟 $25 tickets (includes one drink and nibbles)

There will be a cash bar available and raffles on the night!

We invite you to come along, hear from a range of speakers, and spend an evening exploring the science and stories behind dementia and brain health.

👉Get your tickets: https://events.humanitix.com/seven-minutes-to-change-your-mind

💜 A fond farewell to Georgia 💜This week we said goodbye to Georgia Holland, our wonderful Dementia Advisor in Dunedin. G...
02/10/2026

💜 A fond farewell to Georgia 💜

This week we said goodbye to Georgia Holland, our wonderful Dementia Advisor in Dunedin. Georgia supported clients in South Otago and facilitated some of our Minds in Motion (Cognitive Stimulation Therapy) programmes in Dunedin.

Georgia has been part of the Alzheimers Otago whānau for 3 years. She has been a delight to work with, always arriving with a smile and a great sense of fun. Her empathy and kindness for the people we support have made a real difference, and she will be sadly missed by clients and colleagues alike.

We wish Georgia all the very best as she continues her Speech and Language Therapy career. Thank you for everything, Georgia! 🌟

To mark Alzheimers Otago 40th Anniversary and Alzheimers Awareness month, the team recently headed out for a delicious lunch at The Swan Café in Dunedin. It's always special to connect as a team and enjoy some relaxed, fun time together. 🍽️

We’re lucky to have three interns supporting the Alzheimer’s Otago team, each bringing their own skills, perspectives an...
30/09/2026

We’re lucky to have three interns supporting the Alzheimer’s Otago team, each bringing their own skills, perspectives and enthusiasm to our organisation. 💜

As volunteer marketing interns, Maddie and Maia support a range of marketing and fundraising activities.
For both Maddie and Maia, the opportunity is about more than gaining experience. They value being able to use their marketing skills to support an organisation that makes a genuine difference in the community. They have enjoyed learning about the work Alzheimer’s Otago does and being part of an organisation that provides support, connection and awareness for people living with dementia and their families.

Neve is our social work intern. Her role involves observing the day-to-day operations of Alzheimer’s Otago, attending facilitated groups, engaging with clients and supporting staff with activities where appropriate.

One of the highlights for Neve is the opportunity to connect with the clientele and experience first-hand the benefits of Alzheimers services and what it means to walk alongside someone with dementia. She has enjoyed being part of a welcoming and supportive team.

Neve has gained an appreciation for the individualised approach taken by Alzheimer’s Otago. Through attending different groups, she has seen the creativity and care that goes into meeting a wide range of needs and the positive impact this has on participants.

Thanks for being part of the team, Maddie, Maia and Neve 💜

💜It’s World Alzheimer’s Day!Today, we come together to recognise the people living with dementia, their whānau, carers a...
21/09/2026

💜It’s World Alzheimer’s Day!

Today, we come together to recognise the people living with dementia, their whānau, carers and the communities supporting them.

This year’s World Alzheimer’s Month theme is ‘The Earlier You Know, The More You Can Do: A Dementia Diagnosis Matters’.

If you’ve noticed changes in someone you love, today is a good day to start the kōrero – and you don’t have to work it out alone.

Earlier support doesn’t happen by chance. It happens because people speak up, families support one another, communities become more informed, and services are there when they’re needed.

Knowing where to turn for information and support can make a real difference.
At Alzheimer’s Otago, we’re here to walk alongside people affected by dementia — offering connection, guidance, education and support when it’s needed.

Your support helps us continue being there for local people and their whānau. Every donation contributes to the work we do across Otago to raise awareness, reduce stigma and support those affected by dementia.

💜 This World Alzheimer’s Day, help us keep providing support where it matters most.
👉 Donate to Alzheimer’s Otago: https://alzheimersotago.org.nz/donate/

Thank you for supporting our work and helping us build a community where people affected by dementia feel supported, understood and connected.
Together, we can make a difference. 💜

Get ready to hit the dance floor at Soul Night at the Alexandra District Club! 🕺⭐️🗓Saturday 19th September 2026🍽 Food av...
08/09/2026

Get ready to hit the dance floor at Soul Night at the Alexandra District Club! 🕺⭐️

🗓Saturday 19th September 2026
🍽 Food available from 7pm till late
🎟 To book your tickets, call 03 448 8090

Come along, enjoy a great night of music and dancing, and support an important cause while you're at it!

See you on the dance floor! 🕺💃🪩

🧠Understanding Behaviours of ConcernJoin us for a practical session exploring what may be behind changes in behaviour fo...
06/09/2026

🧠Understanding Behaviours of Concern

Join us for a practical session exploring what may be behind changes in behaviour for people living with dementia.

🗓Friday 11th September
⏰ 10am - 12pm

The session will cover:
- How dementia can affect behaviour, emotions and communication.
- Understanding what behaviours may be communicating
- Common changes including agitation, aggression, pacing and repeated questioning
- Possible causes and triggers
- Practical approaches
- Ways to respond while maintaining dignity

Winifred will use practical examples to help you consider what a person may be experiencing, what they may be trying to communicate, and how our responses can affect what happens next.

Whether you're supporting someone at home, in the community or in the workplace, you'll come away with practical ideas you can use.

Find out more and register: https://dementia.nz/events/dementia-talk-understanding-behaviours-of-concern/

This month takes place! 🚶🚴‍♀️Have you set your challenge yet?There are heaps of ways to get active and start fundraisi...
01/09/2026

This month takes place! 🚶🚴‍♀️
Have you set your challenge yet?

There are heaps of ways to get active and start fundraising. Here are some ideas:
Do some gardening🪴
Do 10 minutes of yoga everyday 🧘‍♀️
Get your groove on and dance 🕺
Go on a walk with your friend 🚶‍♀️
Bike to work 🚲

For more great ideas and information visit: https://movefordementia.org.nz/

20/08/2026

We’re proud to have strengthened our partnership with Polson Higgs through the firm’s Community Partners Programme. 🤝

Alzheimer’s Otago worked with Sophie Strathern from Polson Higgs to review our accounting processes and identify opportunities to improve the way we operate.

What started as a review has grown into a partnership that continues to support our organisation behind the scenes — helping us focus on what matters most: the people living with dementia and their whānau.

Introducing In Good Company – a new Alzheimer’s Otago programme in Queenstown! 💜Where a little bit of good company goes ...
18/08/2026

Introducing In Good Company – a new Alzheimer’s Otago programme in Queenstown! 💜

Where a little bit of good company goes a long way. 👫

In Good Company is a fortnightly programme for people living with mild to moderate dementia, offering a few hours of stimulating, sociable activity in a safe, friendly environment.

Each session brings people together for conversation, music, creativity, mindfulness, healthy food and meaningful connection — all based on Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST), an evidence-based approach shown to support memory, mood and quality of life.

It’s also a chance for carers to have some time for themselves, knowing their loved one is enjoying a welcoming and supportive environment. 💙

📍 Queenstown
📅 Fortnightly
👥 For people living with mild to moderate dementia

Referrals are welcome from GPs, nurses, health professionals and family/whānau members.

If you’d like to find out more or make a referral, get in touch with our Queenstown team:
📧 [email protected]
📞 027 441 4960
📞 027 248 9232

Our members are at the heart of our organisation — why not sign up today? 💜When you become a member of Alzheimer’s Otago...
10/08/2026

Our members are at the heart of our organisation — why not sign up today? 💜

When you become a member of Alzheimer’s Otago, you help make a real difference for people living with dementia mate wareware, and their whānau who support them across our region.

Join our community today! https://alzheimersotago.org.nz/membership/

Address

Burns House, Ground Floor, 10 George Street
Dunedin
9016

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm

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+6434716154

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