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Dementia North supports people with dementia, their care partners, and whānau with information, education, and community services across Auckland, Waikato & Lakes.

09/12/2025

🎉 Win a Dementia Clock, thanks to Memory Matters NZ! 🎁

Simply head to our website and sign up to receive our Newsletters! https://dementia.nz/sign-up/

⏰ Entries close Friday, 29th December at 5pm. Good luck!

📧The winner will be drawn on Monday, 5th January 2026 and notified by email.

08/12/2025

One in four people will pass away with dementia | mate wareware in New Zealand.

Behind every statistic is a whānau, a story, and a lifetime of memories.

Let’s raise awareness, show compassion, and support those living with dementia and those who care for them.

Learn more: https://dementia.nz/dementia-lakes/

🔬 Research by Cheung, G., Ma’u, E., Tan, G., Kerse, N., & Cullum, S. (2025). Dementia in Focus. The University of Auckland - Waipapa Taumata Rau.

07/12/2025

We can all help recognise the early signs of dementia | mate wareware.

Changes in memory, movement or behaviour aren’t always what they seem - so understanding the difference really matters.

If something feels different in yourself or a loved one, trust your instincts and get informed.

🔍 Discover the ten common early signs: https://dementia.nz/ten-common-early-signs-of-dementia/

04/12/2025

It’s closer than many realise: 3 people develop dementia | mate wareware every hour.

By 2050, it will be 4 every hour.

Understanding begins here: https://dementia.nz/dementia-lakes/

🔬 Research by Cheung, G., Ma’u, E., Tan, G., Kerse, N., & Cullum, S. (2025). Dementia in Focus. The University of Auckland - Waipapa Taumata Rau.

01/12/2025

Remember December: Cherish the Memories, Recognise the Signs ✨ 🧠 🎄

As the holiday season arrives, we’re reminded of how special time with whānau truly is. This year, our 'Remember December' campaign encourages Kiwi families to not only cherish the moments, but also stay aware of the early signs of dementia | mate wareware.

Early detection can make a meaningful difference for those living with dementia and those who care for them.

✨ Learn more: https://dementia.nz/remember-december/

30/11/2025

Our hearts are full! 💚

A huge thank you to the wonderful team at The Agrodome Rotorua for choosing Dementia Lakes as one of their charities of choice for Locals Day this year, and to our Rotorua / Lakes community for coming along, connecting, and supporting the cause.

Together you helped raise $2,500 for Dementia Lakes - every dollar staying local to support individuals, care partners and whānau impacted by dementia. This generosity helps us continue offering free services, guidance and care to those who need it most.

We are deeply grateful. 🙏

29/11/2025

Stay cool and stay hydrated! ☀️🌡 🧊

With temperatures rising as we head into summer, people living with dementia may not always recognise when they’re thirsty - or be able to express it. This means they can become dehydrated more easily. 💧

Dehydration can:
1️⃣ Affect thinking and increase confusion
2️⃣ Irritate the bladder and worsen incontinence
3️⃣ Increase the risk of falls
4️⃣ Reduce how well medication works

Try these ideas to help keep cool and hydrated:
🥤 Offer different drinks - water, milk, hot chocolate, fruit juice
❄️ Experiment with temperatures - cold or warm drinks
🍉 Add fluids through food - jelly, soup, yoghurt, custard, watermelon, pineapple, cucumber, pears, or even jacket potatoes!

If you’re worried that the person isn’t drinking enough, contact their GP for advice.

27/11/2025

A dementia friendly home supports the wellbeing, comfort, and independence of everyone who lives in it. Small changes can make a big difference - helping daily life run more smoothly and enabling people with dementia | mate wareware to stay confident and independent for longer.

Take a look at simple ways you can make your home more dementia friendly: 👉 https://dementia.nz/making-dementia-friendly-changes-around-the-home/

25/11/2025

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/

24/11/2025

Great to see The Restaurant That Makes Mistakes (Season Two) take home Best Reality Series at the NZ Screen & Television Awards. 🏆 ⭐️

Our utmost respect and admiration to volunteers George, Innes, Janine, Kevin, Kim, Lois, Malcolm, Sandra, Tevita and Wendy. 🧡

By being open about your experiences, you’ve helped New Zealanders understand that dementia doesn’t take away who a person is while showcasing the realities of living with young onset dementia – including the impact on working lives, family routines.

A big thank you to Great Southern Film & Television and Producer Samantha Blackley for bringing the series to life, and to Chef Ben Bayly and the Origine team for the care shown throughout filming.

23/11/2025

In this intimate and uplifting documentary, Chris Hemsworth turns the spotlight toward his father, Craig, who was recently diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. Together they embark on a therapeutic “road trip back in time,” revisiting meaningful places and exploring the powerful science of social connection.

Their journey shows how love, community, and shared memories can be potent medicine - helping reduce dementia risk, slow cognitive decline, and strengthen wellbeing.

Chris Hemsworth: A Road Trip to Remember premieres Monday, 24th November on National Geographic .

Streaming on Disney+ and Hulu .

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+6473490053

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https://dementia.nz/dementia-lakes/

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