Alzheimers Northland

Whaiora - Issue 15

How does your service support whānau?

Alzheimers Northland changes the lives of families affected by dementia. We help families face their most significant challenges, and by supporting them through thick and thin, we can help families to live well with dementia. Our community advisors currently support hundreds of families, offering an understanding of the challenges faced by the whole family and providing help and support where it’s most needed. Over 100 caregivers benefit from our support groups every month. Our free day programmes run throughout Northland. They offer stimulating, fun and social activity enabling people with dementia to maintain a dignified and fulfilling life. These programmes mean that we can give caregivers over 100 hours of respite every week. A vital lifeline that helps carers to cope with the day-to-day challenges that can come with dementia. We are also constantly advocating for people living with memory loss and health needs and informing health professionals of the special needs of people living with memory loss.

What surprises people when they do start working with you?

Over 100 caregivers come along to our support groups every month. Some share, some just listen. The thing everyone has in common is that they are all caring for a loved one with dementia. What we hear most of all is how much of a relief it is to talk to people in the same boat, feel free to say things that others might not understand and know that the people in the room do.

Is there a refferral process or can people self-refer to your service?

Your GP or health professional can make a referral, and people can also self-refer using our online form https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/UpsO3p2Vlc7jS_dLdQ1IwQ.

What’s the best way for people to get in touch with your service?

We have offices in Dargaville (022 691 6068), Whangārei 09 43787771 and Kaitaia 09 437771 or email northland@alzheimers.org.nz.

Next Steps

We have offices in Dargaville (022 691 6068), Whangārei 09 43787771 and Kaitaia 09 437771 or email northland@alzheimers.org.nz

GET IN TOUCH WITH

ALZHEIMERS NORTHLAND

Phone: 09 43787771

Email: northland@alzheimers.org.nz

Website: https://www.alzheimersnorthland.org.nz/