Our aim is to support the community through awareness and knowledge. Dementia Auckland’s education and Living Well programmes are available to individuals living with dementia, family, professional caregivers and the public.
Our Dementia Auckland Support Desk is available on 0800 433 636, 9am-9pm Monday to Friday and 9am-1pm Saturday and Sunday.
A Dementia Auckland staff member is available during those times to discuss any concerns you have and offer advice, support and guidance.
Our team of Keyworkers are professional dementia advisors who provide comprehensive support, advice and resources.
We offer a wide range of education courses for carers, families, whanau and healthcare professionals as well as tailored talks or programmes to suit your needs.
It’s important to know that life doesn’t stop with a dementia diagnosis. Dementia Auckland runs a range of Living Well groups for people with mild to moderate dementia, including walking groups, exercise or gym groups, Cognitive Stimulation Therapy groups, a dancing group, an art group and more!
We offer a wide range of information and resources – including information sheets, booklets and planning tools as well as our tailored, monthly support via our In Touch email newsletter.
To find out how to join a support group please contact your keyworker, phone 0800 433 636 or complete our referral form.
Rhonda Preston-Jones is a registered Occupational Therapist with many years’ experience in mental health for older adults and in dementia services. She the Clinical Lead at Dementia Auckland and a passionate CST advocate. She has a keen interest in assisting carers in the challenging role of supporting someone affected by dementia and their families.
The Socialisation Team aims to provide social activity groups for people with mild to moderate dementia, creating a bridge between people’s normal everyday activities and social contacts and the Day Programmes/Services funded by the Ministry of Health for people with more severe dementia.
Our Dementia Auckland Support Desk is available on 0800 433 636, 9am-9pm Monday to Friday and 9am-1pm Saturday and Sunday.
A Dementia Auckland staff member is available during those times to discuss any concerns you have and offer advice, support and guidance.
Dementia is a condition of growing concern in New Zealand. With baby boomers approaching a certain age and people living longer generally, we are going to see a significant increase in the number of dementia cases in this country.
It’s our aim to support the community through awareness and knowledge. Dementia Auckland’s education and socialisation programmes are available to individuals living with dementia, family, professional caregivers and the public.
We recognise that supporting someone through their journey with dementia can at times be stressful, overwhelming and can limit opportunities for self-care.
