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Share Your Story

If you have been affected by dementia, and would like to share your story, we would love to hear from you.

Please send an email to
comms@alzheimers.org.nz, giving us as much information as you can and feel comfortable with.

You can also call us on
04 387 8264

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Julianne’s story

The Sherwood Club has been a lifesaver for Julianne and her whānau – the staff are amazing and so warm and caring

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Milou’s story

Milou Barrett's husband of 16 years, Tim, was diagnosed with dementia mate wareware in 2021

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Windows on dementia

Talking about dementia mate wareware with politicians and academics keeps this important topic front and centre

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Sanesh’s story

As an only child, Sanesh has always been incredibly close to his parents

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Tackling the stigma of dementia mate wareware

Stigma not only hurts people living with dementia mate wareware, it affects the way people living with dementia mate wareware are treated and the opportunities available to them

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Ten years and 10 races

Cyclist living with dementia celebrates 70th birthday with Lake Taupō Cycle Challenge

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Derek and Ruth’s story

Ruth Thorn has been living with Vascular Dementia for the last seven years

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Paige Hareb’s story

Paige Hareb is a professional surfer based in Taranaki. She shares their whānau of the dementia mate wareware journey with her Nana, Barbara