Transitions Part 4: End of Life

26 May 2021

Part 4 in our series on transitions looks at the hardest transition of all, end of life.

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Virtual reality and dementia

26 May 2021

Research in Brief: Are we there yet? Immersive Virtual Reality to improve cognitive function in D...

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Finding happiness in the everyday

26 May 2021

We know it is tough, and that some days can be filled with anger, resentment and physical exhaust...

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Our new Keeping in Touch service

07 May 2021

Generous donation from Balmacewan Lions Club

30 Mar 2021

Poetry and the mind

05 Jan 2021

Exploring the impact of poetry on the mind.

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Alzheimers Otago December Newsletter

14 Dec 2020

A wrap up of 2020 from the team at Alzheimers Otago.

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Celebrating our success

30 Oct 2020

We are incredibly proud to share our Annual Report with you and let you know about our achievemen...

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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...

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Design, Dignity, Design. World Alzheimer Report 2020

21 Sep 2020

The World Alzheimer Report 2020: Design, Dignity, Dementia: dementia-related design and the built...

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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...

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To drink or not to drink

01 Sep 2020

We explore the current research about alcohol consumption and cognitive decline.

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Transitioning into long term care

01 Sep 2020

Welcome to part 3 of our transitions series from Central Otago Community Educator, Donna Watt. Th...

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Music for dementia

05 Aug 2020

Music, particularly from their early years, can reignite memories and provide solace and security...

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Stories from our community - Judy O'Donohue

31 Jul 2020

Our community share their stories of the COVID-19 lockdown.

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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

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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...

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Stories from our community - Dennis Grennell

03 Jul 2020

Dennis Grennell from Queenstown shares his experience of lockdown.

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Stories from our community - Sandra Cromarty

16 Jun 2020

Volunteer, Sandra Cromarty shares her story of the level 4 lock-down

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Stories from our community - Barry Thompson

16 Jun 2020

Barry Thompson from Dunedin shares his experience of the recent level 4 lock-down.

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The family to-do list

16 Jun 2020

Community Educator Shona Johnsen shares a simple strategy that makes offering and accepting help...

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June 2020 Newsletter

04 Jun 2020

Please enjoy the June edition of our newsletter.

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Newsletter March 2020

04 Jun 2020

Please enjoy the March 2020 edition of our newsletter

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Gardening and brain health

04 Jun 2020

Engaging in regular leisure-time activities such as gardening, walking, and dancing is associated...

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Windows on Dementia

22 May 2020

Listen to the latest Alzheimers NZ podcast where our Manager Liz Harburg share our experience of...

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Taking care of the carer during COVID-19

14 Apr 2020

Some tips to help carers look after themselves in isolation.

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A quieter shopping experience

22 Mar 2020

Supermarkets are taking steps to make our grocery shopping a little easier.

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Research in brief: Walking for sundowning syndrome

21 Mar 2020

A research update on the impact of walking on sundowning behaviour

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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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