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Repositioning Dementia

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Here’s what to expect at the upcoming Repositioning Dementia: Seeking solutions!

This is the third instalment in the one-day events series by Alzheimers NZ. We’re excited to explore some of the solutions for the dementia mate wareware sector in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Registrations are now open!

Date: Thursday 21 March 2024

Time: 9am to 7pm (including a networking event from 5pm)

Venue: JetPark Hotel Auckland Airport, 63 Westney Road, Māngere, Auckland and online

Event programme

Keep checking back as we add more details!

Dementia Mate Wareware Action Plan 

  • Implementing the Action Plan and pilot evaluations – Te Whatu Ora
  • Post-diagnostic supports – Dr Matthew Croucher
  • MANA tool – Dr Makarena Dudley
Human rights and the lived experience 

  • Adult Decision-Making Law update – Law Commission
  • Te Kōrero mō ngā Kaumātua, Exploring the context for older people in Aotearoa – New Zealand Council of Christian Social Services
Research 

  • Drug research and biomarkers – Professor Cliff Abraham
  • Research to strengthen services for people living with dementia mate wareware – Litmus

Join us for a networking event from 5pm if you’ll be there in person