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We share our latest news and updates about Dementia and activities in the Otago region.
We share our latest news and updates about Dementia and activities in the Otago region.
Alzheimers Otago December Newsletter
14 Dec 2020
A wrap up of 2020 from the team at Alzheimers Otago.
Celebrating our success
30 Oct 2020
We are incredibly proud to share our Annual Report with you and let you know about our achievemen...
Music for Memory - Sunday 9th November 2020
14 Oct 2020
Join us for an exclusive performance from a Dunedin Symphony Orchestra quartet. Sunday 8th Novemb...
Design, Dignity, Design. World Alzheimer Report 2020
21 Sep 2020
The World Alzheimer Report 2020: Design, Dignity, Dementia: dementia-related design and the built...
Tips for voting at an Annual General Meeting
21 Sep 2020
The Alzheimers Otago AGM is on the 29th September, 2pm, Dunedin Community House. Here are some ti...
To drink or not to drink
01 Sep 2020
We explore the current research about alcohol consumption and cognitive decline.
Transitioning into long term care
01 Sep 2020
Welcome to part 3 of our transitions series from Central Otago Community Educator, Donna Watt. Th...
Music for dementia
05 Aug 2020
Music, particularly from their early years, can reignite memories and provide solace and security...
Stories from our community - Judy O'Donohue
31 Jul 2020
Our community share their stories of the COVID-19 lockdown.
Top tips for communicating with a person with dementia
20 Jul 2020
We share our top tips for a communicating with a person with Dementia
To move or not to move after a dementia diagnosis
03 Jul 2020
The second edition of our "transitions" series examines the tough decision many families face aft...
Stories from our community - Dennis Grennell
03 Jul 2020
Dennis Grennell from Queenstown shares his experience of lockdown.
Stories from our community - Sandra Cromarty
16 Jun 2020
Volunteer, Sandra Cromarty shares her story of the level 4 lock-down
Stories from our community - Barry Thompson
16 Jun 2020
Barry Thompson from Dunedin shares his experience of the recent level 4 lock-down.
The family to-do list
16 Jun 2020
Community Educator Shona Johnsen shares a simple strategy that makes offering and accepting help...
June 2020 Newsletter
04 Jun 2020
Please enjoy the June edition of our newsletter.
Newsletter March 2020
04 Jun 2020
Please enjoy the March 2020 edition of our newsletter
Gardening and brain health
04 Jun 2020
Engaging in regular leisure-time activities such as gardening, walking, and dancing is associated...
Windows on Dementia
22 May 2020
Listen to the latest Alzheimers NZ podcast where our Manager Liz Harburg share our experience of...
Taking care of the carer during COVID-19
14 Apr 2020
Some tips to help carers look after themselves in isolation.
A quieter shopping experience
22 Mar 2020
Supermarkets are taking steps to make our grocery shopping a little easier.
Research in brief: Walking for sundowning syndrome
21 Mar 2020
A research update on the impact of walking on sundowning behaviour
Transitions in dementia - diagnosis
21 Mar 2020
Welcome to the first of four articles in a series called Transitions. In these articles our Centr...
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