News and updates from Alzheimers NZ - November 2024

on 15 November

Alzheimers News – November 2024

No one benefits from cost-cutting

The latest Ipsos New Zealand Issues Monitor shows inflation and the cost of living are still Kiwis’ chief concerns (but dropping in significance) and issues around our healthcare/hospitals sit at number two.

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Innovative approaches to education

Dementia Learning Centre Director Caroline Bartle investigates how new technology can further support care practitioners. By turning real-life scenarios into interactive, game-like experiences, we're not just teaching facts – we're building instincts.

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New podcast dives into life at the coalface

Local Alzheimers and Dementia organisations provide vital support to people living with dementia mate wareware and their whānau.

Alzheimers Managers Heather Lackner (Nelson/Tasman) and Helen Frank (Taranaki) share an insight into the difference local services make to their communities.

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Practical tools support the journey

There is a myriad of resources and tools available to support people living with dementia mate wareware and their whānau on their journey – from information sheets and e-learning modules to apps and podcasts.

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University takes dementia friendly challenge

Waipapa Taumata Rau/The University of Auckland’s Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences (FMHS) has become the first university faculty in the country to attempt to become officially dementia friendly.

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Stop press

  • Win a double pass or a buy one get one free pass to see Memory in cinemas from 21 November by entering online.

 
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