Sadly, we have had to wish farewell to Donna Watt, Community Educator in Alexandra on Monday 7th August 2023. Donna has worked with Alzheimers Otago since 20th January 2014 and leaves us after almost 10 years of supporting families and people with dementia in the Alexandra area.

Donna has made a considerable contribution to the Alzheimers Otago organization and her local community over the years. She has remained constant, especially over the recent years where many changes and challenges impacted the organization. She has supported management and all new staff, providing an incredible resource with both her personal and professional experiences and advice. Donna’s approach to her clients has always been person-centered and this is evident from the numerous first and second-hand exemplary accounts. Donna’s support offered to families in her region was done with respect, dignity, kindness, and care. She was a force for our cause! We acknowledge and appreciate her dedication and the support she has given to caregivers, whanau, and people living with dementia matewareware. Donna will be greatly missed