Healthcare Staff Ltd.

19/11/2018

"Kiwi scientists believe it might be possible to catch the earliest signs of dementia - potentially even decades before diagnosis."

Imagine being able to spot dementia 30 years in advance. Scientists think it's possible.

06/11/2018

"According to the results, more than 60% of New Zealanders have a current personal experience with dementia, and nearly 50% of respondents say they would like to learn more about how to better look after people with dementia and those caring for them."

New research into Kiwi attitudes towards and awareness of dementia shows it is little understood yet deeply feared – and more than half the population have a personal experience with the degenerative brain disease.

24/10/2018

The number of those living with Dementia are expected to double in coming years....

About 10,000 people in Auckland have dementia. It is expected the number will double in 20 years. Helen Laurent asks: what's being done to prevent a looming

22/10/2018

Have you heard of Cognitive Stimulation Therapy? Read on to find out more about how it assists those with early-onset dementia...

Amrita was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's at 58, while her son was 15.

07/09/2018

A resource for those touched by Dementia here in Auckland.

Our vision is to inspire people to live well with dementia. As a key player in the dementia journey, Dementia Auckland supports people with dementia and their family/whanau through a range of free support services across the greater Auckland region

04/09/2018

You're never too young to start thinking about your brain health!

We have all become so obsessed with our bodies that we have forgotten to take care of our brains.

31/08/2018

"The number of New Zealanders living with dementia will increase by close to 300 per cent to 170,000 by 2050, a new report estimates."

The number of Kiwis with dementia has been forecast to increase by 300 per cent by 2050.

23/08/2018

"Technology is helping those who have no idea what it is like to have the disease to see the world through the eyes of a person living with dementia"

New technology is set to allow people to see what life is like for suffering loved ones.

17/08/2018

Do you know the early warning signs of dementia?

The inability to get out of bed may be a symptom rather than a cause of dementia.

13/08/2018

13/08/2018

Lots of exciting news developing here at HCS. We are currently expanding the business with offices opening in both Manukau and Hamilton. We also now have work for those that are interested in temporarily relocating to Waipu. If you are looking for a new career or to grow your current career apply today. We are always looking for new HCA's to grow with us!

10/08/2018

Dealing with dementia: Alzheimer's New Zealand provides support and education.

About 80 per cent of Kiwis know someone with dementia. So how do we deal with that?