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We share our latest news and updates about Dementia and activities in the Otago region.
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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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