Alzheimers Society Manawatu Inc

13/11/2025

Paddy Gower Has Issues co-host Karen O'Leary popped in to the Palmy MKC recently when she was shooting in the city!

04/11/2025

Sometimes work is a piece of cake for Dementia Advisor Liam Walsh! He had the hard task of judging the Bupa Riverstone Retirement Village bake off recently which raised $120 for us during World Alzheimer's Month aka September. And of course he had a bit of a chin wag as well!

28/10/2025

We are looking for a casual worker (MKC assistant) to work across our 4 centers and a Centre Coordinator for the Feilding Marion Kennedy Centre.

MKC Clubs provide day respite programs in the region to support people affected dementia to live well.

Please email Manager, Verity Murphy, on manawatu@alz-man.org.nz for the full job description and job application. https://www.seek.co.nz/alzheimers-jobs?jobId=88060299&type=standard

20/10/2025

Alzheimers Manawatū will be closed on Monday October 27 as it is Labour Day.

30/09/2025

One of our Dementia Advisors, Andrea, will be at the Feilding library next Monday, October 6, to answer any questions you may have about dementia.

💜Want to learn more about dementia and how to help?💜

The Alzheimers Society Manawatu Inc has an upcoming session this Monday, 6 October from 1:00–2:30pm at Te Āhuru Mōwai, 64 Stafford Street, Feilding.

These sessions are free, welcoming, and open to everyone. Whether you are living with dementia, supporting a loved one, or simply want to learn more, this is a chance to ask questions, and gain helpful information.

Event Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/759603693098361

29/09/2025

Thanks for the great story Horowhenua Star! https://horowhenuastar.com/News%20-%20Health/Warning%20of%20dementia%20tsunami

26/09/2025

Thank you to the people and pooches who participated in our Feilding Memory Walk!

24/09/2025

Thank you Bernie for attending and speaking at our Levin memory walk yesterday!

24/09/2025

Lots on in Feilding including our Memory Walk on Friday.

24/09/2025

Move for Dementia is also happening this month. This is a fundraiser for Alzheimers NZ, and Alzheimers Manawatu and the other regional Alzheimer's charities, benefit from it. https://alzheimersnz.grassrootz.com/move-for-dementia-2025/team-memory-matters?tab=donations

💜 Go Team Memory Matters! 🚶‍♀️🚶‍♂️

They did the 11km Manawatū Tararua highway walk for 🌤️

They’re raising vital funds and awareness, and we’d love your help to get them across the line 🙌

Support here 👉 https://movefordementia.org.nz/