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Three New Zealanders develop dementia every hour
Wednesday 24 September, 2025
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If you are living with dementia or supporting someone, you are not alone. We’re here to help.
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Dementia Learning Centre
Practice based approaches to dementia mate wareware support
Dementia Mate Wareware Action Plan
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There are lots of ways you can help make a difference for people living with dementia mate wareware in Aotearoa New Zealand
Move for Dementia
Calling all movers and shakers! Get moving for dementia this September with a movement and fundraising challenge
Dementia Friends
Learn more about dementia mate wareware and simple ways you can help
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Virginia’s story
Gerhard Hirner wasn’t his usual self when his dementia mate wareware journey began in 2017
Colin Mathura-Jeffree’s story
Colin feels his whānau experience with dementia mate wareware would have been different if it was talked about more freely
Geoff’s story
Alexandra local Geoff Moore is on ‘A walk to remember’ in tribute to his wife, Ann, who is living with Alzheimers
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To access dementia mate wareware support in your area, please call 0800 004 001. We also have lots of information available.
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