Dementia Canterbury

02/12/2025

Thank you for all the mahi you do WanderSearch Canterbury Charitable Trust

Day 7: We work in partnership with Dementia Canterbury who provide incredible support services for those living with Dementia and their carers/Whānau.

Darral Campbell (CEO) recommends a WanderSearch device to maintain an individuals independence and provide peace of mind for Whānau.

02/12/2025

💙 Support Merv Grewar’s World Record Row for Dementia Canterbury

02/12/2025

Listen to the interview with Merv on RNZ

Merv Grewar proves that age is no barrier. He'll be 90 when he attempts to break a rowing world record next Saturday to raise awareness and funds for Dementia Canterbury.

30/11/2025

We’re delighted to be part of the Miles Group’s 12 Days of Christmas – The Gift of Giving initiative.

From 1–12 December, every vehicle sold at Lexus of Christchurch will contribute $100 directly to Dementia Canterbury to continue our work in the community.

If you’re purchasing a vehicle from them this festive season, you’ll be helping us continue supporting those who need it most.

Thank you, Miles Group, and thank you to every customer who makes a difference ❤️

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30/11/2025

Dementia NZ's Remember December campaign encourages you to use family time in December to pay attention to any signs someone in your family may need help.

28/11/2025

🎊 Results are in from the recent North Canterbury Raffle. Congratulations to each of you!

Thank you to the generous donors.

26/11/2025

A diagnosis of dementia | mate wareware brings a range of changes for the person with the diagnosis and their partner / whānau and friends.

Common feelings at the time of diagnosis are shock, sadness, anger and fear, or for some people, relief at having an explanation for the changes that have been occurring. Actively coming to terms with the changes that dementia brings and the feelings associated with them is an important part of learning to live well with dementia.

Read more on what you can do to help navigate this process: https://dementia.nz/grief-and-loss/

25/11/2025

Stories help us understand dementia-mate wareware through many lenses – clinical, personal, and deeply human. 🧡

For Dementia New Zealand Finance Manager and Project Coordinator Phillips - Author, those perspectives come together in her book 𝘋𝘢𝘥, 𝘠𝘰𝘶’𝘷𝘦 𝘎𝘰𝘵 𝘋𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘢 – 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘮𝘺 𝘧𝘢𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳, written after spending precious time with her Dad, Don.

Kristen shares what remains – the moments still to find – in this deeply personal story as a loved one’s dementia journey unfolds.

You can hear Kristen talk about her book at City Libraries / Tūranga, with Liz Grant in conversation and Canterbury CEO Darral Campbell joining for a Q&A exploring dementia from both lived-experience and clinical viewpoints.

🗓 Friday, 28th November 2025, 4 – 5 pm
📍 Tautoru / TSB Space, Hapori | Community, Level 1, Tūranga
🎟 Free event – bookings required:

https://christchurch.bibliocommons.com/v2/events/690999373cbc052f0083114d

Events like this highlight that sharing kōrero in every form – books, conversations, and community gatherings – helps people feel connected and make more informed decisions about care and support.

Join author and poet Kristen Phillips for an honest and intimate look at her new book Dad, You've Got Dementia - Conversations With My Fathernbsp;a book that is not about what is being lost on a daily basis but what there is still to find. Kristin Phillips will be interviewed by Liz Grant.nbsp;Darra...

23/11/2025

The Tuesday Younger Onset group enjoyed a recent 'walk and talk' through the grounds of Riccarton House. The gardens were in full spring bloom, and the rhododendrons were spectacular. The age and history of the trees were of particular interest.

On another recent walk in the CBD, we came across a community garden brimming with interesting plants and produce. It was such a surprise, and a welcome balance to the functional structures and walkways.

22/11/2025

Join us tomorrow for Supporting Someone with Dementia:

📅 Monday 24 November 2025
🕜 1:30-3pm
📍 BrainTree, 70 Langdons Road

Kristen Phillips, author of 𝘋𝘢𝘥, 𝘠𝘰𝘶’𝘷𝘦 𝘎𝘰𝘵 𝘋𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘢: 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘮𝘺 𝘍𝘢𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳, will share her tips on supporting someone with dementia. She will be reading short sections from 𝘋𝘢𝘥, 𝘠𝘰𝘶’𝘷𝘦 𝘎𝘰𝘵 𝘋𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘢 and be recommending dementia books, including books suitable for children.

There will be a Q and A session at the end of the session with Dementia Canterbury staff and Kristen.

Registration is necessary: https://www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/specialist-dementia-education-seminar-supporting-someone-with-dementia-tickets-1968333453345?aff=oddtdtcreator

Due to issues with sound quality, we will not be holding this event via Zoom. This is an in-person event only.

https://dementiacanterbury.org.nz/event/supporting-someone-with-dementia/

21/11/2025

Let's support Merv!

At 90, Merv Grewar is still breaking barriers. On 6 December, at 3pm he will attempt a 100m indoor rowing world record in honour of his late wife, and to support local families living with dementia.

You can support Merv's challenge at his 'give-a-little' page:

https://givealittle.co.nz/fundraiser/support-merv-grewars-world-record-row-for-dementia?fbclid=IwY2xjawOKDvtleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFTMGZlQlBWV243NTgxMHNnc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHktNsRMEEYuKtRQcJ234-76VLAY6LRXGVAc9j440YVpGzughtxYhwOQEc5-R_aem_FqaofwPPHKgjiZTBXBSStw

21/11/2025

Eighty-nine-year-old Cantabrian Merv Grewar is planning to break a world record.