Our services

Read our Alzheimers Society Gisborne Incorporated 2023 Performance Report here and images here

Services provided by Alzheimers Gisborne/Tairāwhiti include:

The Sherwood Club

The Sherwood Club – A day facility providing a social setting and cognitive stimulation activities for people with dementia. The staff, supported by our volunteers, provide a variety of interactive games, discussions and activities interspersed with visiting entertainers to make each day varied and interesting.

A 2-course hot lunch is serviced at a cost of $10.00 per day.

Members of the Sherwood Club need to meet a certain criteria in order to be eligible to attend.

Open: Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9am to 3.00pm

Dementia Navigator

We provide a free consultation to families wanting more information about dementia or guidance when the diagnosis has been received.  If this results in a referral to our services, the Dementia Navigator will walk alongside the person with dementia and their whanau assisting with connecting the associated services available and the entry into the Sherwood Club, if applicable.

We also have a series of presentations and handouts for information, advocacy and support for people in the community including the person with dementia, their family and carers as well as dementia care health providers.

 

To learn more about the community support we provide:

Email: gisborne.alzheimers@xtra.co.nz

Phone: 06 867 0752

The Carer Support Group

Meets once a month to provide support, education, information and sharing of experiences amongst the group.

The group is hosted by volunteer, Janet Willson.

 

To learn more about when the group meets contact our office

Email: gisborne.alzheimers@xtra.co.nz

Phone: 06 867 0752

The Social Group

Meets informally for coffee and a social outing. This is a group is open to anyone that is interested.

 

The group is organised by Lynn Omer

To learn more about when the group meets contact our office

Email: gisborne.alzheimers@xtra.co.nz

Phone: 06 867 0752

Resource Library

A small selection of resources are available from our office.

This includes a small library of books to borrow, brochures and information sheets you can take away.

Volunteer with us!

? Volunteers Needed ?

We are seeking volunteers to work alongside us in our day facility for people with dementia.

Jobs range from food preparation and dishes to gardening and engaging with the clients in brain stimulation activities such as art and craft, puzzles, and board games or participating in games like ‘hangman’ or bingo.

You can choose from 1 to 3 days a week, full days or half with hours to suit between 9.30am to 3.00pm.

➡️All volunteers undergo an orientation process.
➡️A police check is mandatory
➡️Knowledge of working with people with dementia is an advantage but training is given.
➡️Working within a team and the ability to have fun are essential skills.

Get in Touch

To find out more information about the services listed above or have a question get in touch with our office.

Email: gisborne.alzheimers@xtra.co.nz

Phone: 06 867 0752