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We provide in-person and phone support. We also inform people of services they may be eligible for and help them access relevant support.

Dementia North supports people with dementia, their care partners, and whānau with information, education, and community services across Auckland, Waikato & Lakes. Our Dementia Advisors are all Registered Health Professionals - Nurses and Occupational Therapists. We offer Family Education/Information sessions monthly at 8 Keddell Street, Hamilton, and in various smaller towns at intervals throughout the
year.

08/10/2026

When someone living with dementia acts in a way that's hard to understand, it's often their way of telling us something. 💛

The latest issue of Our Mind Matters is all about behaviour as communication. 📖

Inside you'll find Jacqui's moving story of how her husband Kevin's diagnosis changed the way she saw years of difficult moments, practical tools like the HUGS and DICE approaches, and a reminder to be "a detective, not a judge" when things get tricky.

It's free to read online, and there's plenty in there for whānau, carers and anyone who supports a person living with dementia.

Read Issue 45 here: https://portal.dementia.nz/mind-matters/issue-45

📍 Want to talk it through with someone local? Our Auckland Dementia Advisors are here to help. Call us on 0800 433 636.

08/10/2026

Your vote. Your choice. 💛

There's no formal capacity test you need to pass to vote. Whether you vote, and who you vote for, stays your decision.

If you'd like help, it's there. You can get support with enrolling, reading your voting paper, or marking your choice.

When you vote, you need to be there yourself and able to clearly show who you want to vote for. No one else can vote on your behalf. That includes a care partner, whānau/family member or someone who holds power of attorney.

🗳️ Not enrolled yet? You have until midnight Sunday 25 October: https://vote.nz/enrolling/enrol-or-update/enrol-or-update-online

If you'd like to talk through what support could look like, our Waikato Dementia Advisors are happy to have a kōrero.

📍 Contact us on 0800 433 636.

07/10/2026

Spring is here, so let's get outside! 🌼

Longer days and a bit of sunshine are a lovely invitation to step outdoors, and time in nature is good for all of us. Fresh air, gentle movement and a change of scene can lift our mood, help us sleep better and give us something to chat about.

For people living with dementia, time outdoors can be calming, spark memories and give a sense of freedom and connection with the world around us.

It doesn't have to be big. A few ideas to try this week:

🌿 A slow wander around the garden or local park
🌸 Potting up some seedlings or smelling the spring flowers
☕ A cuppa on the deck in the morning sun
🦆 Feeding the ducks or watching the birds
🚶 A stroll around the block with a friend or whānau member

Go at your own pace, dress for the weather, and enjoy the moment together.

What's your favourite place to enjoy the outdoors? Share it with us in the comments. 💜

If you'd like more ideas for living well with dementia, the Dementia North team in Auckland, Waikato and Lakes is here to help. Get in touch anytime.

05/10/2026

Kia ora Waikato! Getting out for a walk is good for the body, the mind and the wairua. Regular movement is also one of the best things we can do for our brain health, and it's even better when we do it together with whānau and friends.

Our friends at Waikato Rural Support Trust are hosting a whānau walk at the beautiful Maungahau Hunting LODGE. Choose the 3km or 8km track and go at your own pace, then stay for a BBQ lunch.

📆 Saturday, 17 October
📍 281 Duncan Road, Wharepuhunga, Te Awamutu
🎟️ $40, includes BBQ lunch. All proceeds support Waikato Rural Support Trust.

It's a great chance to enjoy the outdoors, connect with others and support a trust that does so much for our rural communities. 💚

Will you be going for the 3km or the 8km? Tell us in the comments and tag who you're bringing along! 🚶‍♀️

Find out more and register here: https://www.facebook.com/events/2293411007865145

05/10/2026

For many care partners and whānau, supporting someone living with dementia | mate wareware to continue walking and spending time in their community can raise questions about safety.

GPS watches and tracking devices may provide another layer of support. But how do you know which device to choose, what it can do and whether it will suit the person you support?

We’re pleased to share the next webinar in New Zealand’s Tech Series.

* Staying safe with GPS and tracking technology *

📅 Friday, 9 October 2026
⏰ 10 - 11am
💻 Online via Zoom
🎟️ Free for care partners and whānau
🎓 $50 + GST for professionals, including a certificate of attendance

Senior Educator Winifred Henderson will be joined by Liz Henderson from Land Search & Rescue New Zealand and John Bennett fromGuardian Support Services.

Together, they will discuss:

📍 GPS watches and personal tracking devices
🔎 Features, benefits and limitations to consider
🚶 The national Safer Walking programme
📱 Practical considerations for everyday use
⚖️ Supporting safety while respecting independence and dignity

Can’t attend on the day? Register to receive the recording after the event.

Register here: https://dementia.nz/events/dementia-talk-tech-series-staying-safe-gps/

03/10/2026

💜 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/

01/10/2026

A dementia | mate wareware diagnosis doesn't take away your right to vote. 🗳️

The 2026 General Election is on Saturday 7 November, and the first step is making sure you're enrolled. You need to be enrolled by midnight on Sunday 25 October. Once voting begins, you won't be able to enrol or update your details.

Someone you trust can help you check or update your enrolment. If you can't sign the form, a support person can complete it for you. They'll also fill in a form so the Electoral Commission can contact them as your representative.

✅ Check or update your enrolment: https://vote.nz/enrolling/enrol-or-update/enrol-or-update-online 📞 Or call the Electoral Commission on 0800 36 76 56 for the right form and instructions.

Over the next few weeks we'll be sharing practical tips here for people living with dementia and their whānau across the Waikato. 💛

📍 Need local dementia support in Waikato? Contact us on 0800 433 636.

30/09/2026

Can GPS and tracking technology help someone living with dementia | mate wareware stay safe, while still living life on their own terms? 🧭

Many people living with dementia love their daily walk, pottering in the garden, or popping into town, and that connection to community matters. But changes to memory, orientation and judgement can sometimes make it easier to become lost or disoriented, a worry a lot of whānau carry quietly.

Technology won't solve everything, but it can offer another layer of support: helping someone stay active and connected, while giving care partners and whānau a little more peace of mind.

Has your whānau tried a GPS watch or tracker, or thought about it? We'd love to hear how it's gone, or what's held you back, in the comments 👇 And if you know someone this might help, please share this post with them.

𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗚𝗣𝗦 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆
📆 Friday, 9 October 2026
⏰ 10am - 11am
📍 Online via Zoom

🎟️ Free for people living with dementia, care partners and whānau.
🎟️ $50 + GST for individual professionals (includes a Certificate of Attendance).

Can't make it on the day? Register anyway and we'll send you the recording.

Join 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗛𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻, Senior Educator at Dementia New Zealand, for this one-hour Tech Series webinar, alongside two guest speakers:
𝗟𝗶𝘇 𝗛𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻, National Public Safety Manager at New Zealand Land Search and Rescue, who leads the national Safer Walking programme. 𝗝𝗼𝗵𝗻 𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗻𝗲𝘁𝘁, founder of Guardian Support Services, who set up his organisation after his wife's diagnosis with Young Onset Alzheimer's, and now helps families across New Zealand find technology suited to their circumstances.

You'll come away with practical information on:
📍 GPS watches and personal tracking devices
🔎 What to look for when choosing a device
🚶 The national Safer Walking programme
📱 Introducing and using technology well
⚖️ Balancing safety, independence and dignity
💬 Real questions to ask before you buy

📍 Register now: https://dementia.nz/events/dementia-talk-tech-series-staying-safe-gps/

Questions about dementia support in our Lakes District? Call our team on 0800 433 636.

24/09/2026

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗮 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽 𝗼𝗳 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝘁𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝘁 𝗮 𝗡𝗭 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗰 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲? A shared commitment to fair, equitable services no matter where you live, clearer pathways between GPs and specialist care, and closer teamwork between health services and community organisations like ours.

On Friday 11 September 2026, our Dementia North team was proud to join New Zealand at the New Zealand Memory Clinic Network Conference, hosted by the University of Auckland | Waipapa Taumata Rau and the Neurological Foundation. 🧠

Health professionals from memory assessment clinics right across the motu came together for the day. All of them are working hard to meet growing demand, with funding that's being stretched further every year.

One of the biggest conversations of the day was about building a National Dementia Registry for Aotearoa, drawing on lessons from Australia's ADNeT Registry and other registries already running here. A registry like this could open the door to more research, better targeted support, and new ways of helping people living with dementia and their whānau. It would be a real step forward for services across New Zealand.

We're grateful to have been part of the conversation, and we'll keep you updated as this work develops. 💛

📍 Need dementia support in Auckland? Our Dementia Advisors and Living Well groups are here for you. Call us on 0800 433 636.

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4 Tennyson Road, Enderley
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Tuesday	9am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	9am - 4:30pm
Thursday	9am - 4:30pm
Friday	9am - 4:30pm

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+6479294042

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http://www.dementiawaikato.org.nz/

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