Lived Experience Advisory Group’s story
Listening and learning from people who are in the midst of experiencing living with dementia mate wareware is a core part of the way we work at Alzheimers NZ.
Stories
Steve’s story
Steve was diagnosed with early onset dementia two years ago and he explained why he chose to participate as a co-designer for the online learning module.
Amanda’s story
At 58, the last thing Ian was expecting was a diagnosis of Alzheimers.
Windows on dementia
There are thousands of people across Aotearoa New Zealand who spend their working life in the field of dementia mate wareware.
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.
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 carers to provoke conversations with people living with dementia mate wareware.
Dementia can be a long journey but easier if a shared one
"I encourage others to take every advantage of all the support offered."
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.”