Alzheimers Nelson New Zealand

17/06/2026

Come along to this Community Talk by Heather Lackner, Dementia Educator, at the Motueka Library next Wednesday, 24th June 2026, 10.30am - 12pm.

11/06/2026

AGM DATE CHANGE: Due to unforeseen circumstances we have had to change the date of our Annual General Meeting. Please note that this will now be held at 1.30pm on Wednesday, 22nd July at 75 Tahunanui Drive, Tahunanui, Nelson.

02/06/2026

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Alzheimers Society Nelson Tasman's AGM will be held at 1.30pm on Wednesday, 17th June 2026 at 75 Tahunanui Drive, Tahunanui, Nelson.
Note that financial members only are eligible to vote.
~ All members are urged to attend ~

14/05/2026

On 21 and 22 May the Theatre Royal is presenting two performances of the award-winning play "In Other Words" which tells the story of Arthur and Jane whose lifelong love is threatened by the gradual onset of Alzheimer's. Connected by the timeless music of Frank Sinatra, this intimate, humorous and deeply moving story explores the effects of dementia and the transformative power of music to help us remember the past, reconnect with the present and hope for the future.
They have a special offer for Caregivers and those who support individuals and families coping with dementia and Alzheimer's:
$30 ticket per person (plus booking fee).
For online bookings, use the booking code: IOW26
For Box Office bookings, ask for the Caregiver discount.
Performance Dates and Times:
- 7pm, Thursday 21 May - followed by a Q&A
- 7pm, Friday 22 May.

23/04/2026

A wonderful opportunity for our Board Chair Heni Brown, who has just attended the Alzheimer's Disease International Conference.

23/04/2026

There are almost 83 thousand people living with dementia in New Zealand and that number is expected to double in the next 15 years. For Alison and her partner Neil dementia upended both their lives and Alison's role started to shift from partner to full carer. Despite being entitled to 35 days of re...

23/04/2026

How do you continue to love and care for a partner who shows no affection, has no empathy and may not even know who you are?

06/04/2026

Great opportunity to get your electric blanket tested for free:

🔥 Join us at Laser Electrical for a FREE electric blanket test.

Where: 20 Elms Street, Stoke, Nelson
When: 14th April 2026
Time: 11am - 1pm

* Laser Electrical will check for worn patches, heat and pin damage, and hot spots.

* While you're at it sign up for a FREE Home Fire Safety Visit.

🔥 Stay firewise and safe this winter.

Thanks to LASER ELECTRICAL, Nelson for their firewise support. 🙌

16/03/2026

Join us at the Positive Ageing Expo this Saturday, 21st March between 10.00am and 2.00pm at the Headingly Centre in Richmond.
Please note the new entry to the Centre is via Saltmarsh Lane off Estuary Place. Alternatively, a shuttle bus will be running between the Expo at Headingly Centre and the Richmond Interchange on Queen Street.
We look forward to seeing you there!

17/12/2025

Our office will be closed from midday Tuesday, 23rd December 2025, re-opening on Monday, 12th January 2026.
From the Team at Alzheimers Nelson Tasman - Heather, Sue, Shelley and Vicki - we thank you for all of your support during the year and wish you a very happy and safe Festive Holiday Season ahead.