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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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Windows on dementia

There are thousands of people across Aotearoa who spend their working life in the field of Dementia.

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Alicia’s story

It’s incredibly special to name a child after a beloved whānau member, and little Poppy will grow up hearing stories about big Poppy’s running exploits, perfectionism in his building projects, and his deep love for his whānau.

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My Life’s Journey app: Alister’s story

The My Life's Journey app is a culmination of years of thought, months of development, and was originally conceived as a tool for care partners and carers to provoke conversations with people living with dementia.

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Dementia can be a long journey but easier if a shared one

"I encourage others to take every advantage of all the support offered."

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Fred and Yvonne’s story

After living with dementia for the past ten years, Fred’s mantra is, “there’s no use worrying about something you can’t change.”

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Tam’s story

Tam loves her job at Alzheimers Wairarapa, but she is the first to admit that it is getting more and more difficult each year.

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The importance of hope

The Alzheimers NZ Advisory Group share their very moving reflection on the need for hope.

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Jenny’s story

Jenny reveals how their family "made lemonade out of this lemon known as dementia".