Alzheimers New Zealand has booklets that cover many questions that people with dementia, their families/whānau and friends may have.
If you think you or someone you care about may have dementia, it is important to see a GP for an assessment as soon as possible.
How families, whānau, carers and supporters of people with dementia who are living at home can stay well during COVID-19.
Driving toolkit
Extra alternative transport options
Manawatū
Rural Bus Manawatū provides affordable transport for rural Manawatū residents to reach Feilding. Operated on-demand, by advance booking, Monday-Friday in Manawatū District.
Dannevirke
There are two Community Vehicles. Clients with mobility issues and/or other disabilities must be accompanied by a caregiver/friend. They operate between the hours of 9.30am and 4.30pm, Mon – Fri (excl public holidays) and travel within a 20km (approx.) radius of Dannevirke town centre
For bookings, contact Tararua REAP on 374 6565.
Levin
Bus options here.
The Memory Matters collection, that includes a range of items specially selected to help stimulate memories, increase connection and improve wellbeing, was developed in consultation with groups across the country, as well as local organisations like Alzheimers Manawatu for people with dementia, their caregivers and their whānau.
This includes books about dementia and books aimed at adults with varying levels of memory loss; jigsaw puzzles; music players; fidget widgets; games; activity boards; aquapaints and more. These collections are in the central library and Roslyn Library.
Also on offer (subject to availability) are a large print collection, visits to rest homes and groups tailored to peoples' different interests; tech experiences using robots, apps, and virtual reality; dementia-friendly book groups.
The website explains the Māori perspective and gives advice to whānau.
Webinar from the Dementia Learning Centre.
The early signs and symptoms of dementia can be subtle and hard to recognise. Information about dementia will help.
In this video, they talk about things you can do with your loved one at home using items probably laying around your house already.
Carer Isolation Pack
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