How we help

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 Services

Support Desk

Our Dementia Auckland Support Desk is available on 0800 433 636, 9am-9pm Monday to Friday. Closed weekends and public holidays

In an emergency or crisis please call 111, or your local Health Board.

A Dementia Auckland staff member is available during those times to discuss any concerns you have and offer advice, support and guidance.

Dementia Advisors

Our team of Dementia Advisors provide comprehensive support, advice and resources.

Education Programmes

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.

Living Well Services

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!

Information and Resources

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.

Support Groups

To find out how to join a support group please contact your keyworker, phone 0800 433 636 or complete our referral form.

Dementia Advisors

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.

Education and Living Well

Rhonda Preston-Jones

Our Dementia Auckland Support Desk is available on 0800 433 636, 9am-9pm Mon to Fri from 8.30am to 4.30pm.
Closed weekends and public holidays. In an emergency or crisis please call 111, or your local Health Board.

A Dementia Auckland staff member is available during those times to discuss any concerns you have and offer advice, support and guidance.

How can we help?

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.

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Education and Support Programmes

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.

Learn more

Support Services

We recognise that supporting someone through their journey with dementia can at times be stressful, overwhelming and can limit opportunities for self-care.

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