Dementia Canterbury

Dementia Canterbury Professional support services and education to support those living with dementia and their families. Phone 03 379 2590 / 0800 444 776.
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Professional support services and education to promote living well with dementia. Call 03 379 2590 for more information.

🌸🌿 Our Guided Garden Tours are back! 🌿🌸After a winter break, our guided garden tours restarted this week - and what a be...
06/09/2026

🌸🌿 Our Guided Garden Tours are back! 🌿🌸

After a winter break, our guided garden tours restarted this week - and what a beautiful day to be back in the Botanic Gardens! ☀

Everyone enjoyed strolling through the gardens, taking in the beautiful magnolias, daffodils and many other signs of spring 🌼🌷

A special welcome to our new guide, Frances, who shared her time, knowledge and care with the group.

We finished with a cuppa in the sunshine beside the New Zealand Peace Bell. The perfect way to end a lovely morning. ☕️🌞

📣 We’re looking for Annual Appeal collectors!Could you spare a few hours to help make a difference?We’re looking for fri...
04/09/2026

📣 We’re looking for Annual Appeal collectors!

Could you spare a few hours to help make a difference?

We’re looking for friendly volunteers to join us for our Annual Appeal on Friday 6 or Saturday 7 November. 💙

Your time will help us raise vital funds so we can continue supporting people living with dementia and their whānau across Canterbury.

🙋 No experience needed – just a few hours, a friendly face and a willingness to help!

If you can join us, we’d love to hear from you.

👉 Find out more and sign up: https://dementiacanterbury.org.nz/get-involved/annual-appeal-2026/

Thank you for supporting our work! 💙

Continuing our journey together in South Canterbury 💙Following our recent announcement, we’re pleased to share more abou...
04/09/2026

Continuing our journey together in South Canterbury 💙

Following our recent announcement, we’re pleased to share more about the next chapter for dementia support in South Canterbury as Alzheimer’s South Canterbury joins Dementia Canterbury from 1 November 2026.

This is an exciting step that brings our organisations together, creating a stronger, more connected service for people living with dementia, their families and whānau across Canterbury and South Canterbury.

For the people and communities who already receive support from Alzheimer’s South Canterbury, the focus remains the same - providing compassionate, practical support and information to help people live well with dementia.

By coming together, we can share knowledge, resources and expertise, while continuing to build on the valuable work Alzheimer’s South Canterbury has provided to its community.

We’re looking forward to welcoming our South Canterbury community into the Dementia Canterbury whānau and continuing this important work together. 💙

Together, we can make an even greater difference for people affected by dementia.

As World Alzheimer's Month continues, we're encouraging people to trust their instincts when something doesn't feel quit...
03/09/2026

As World Alzheimer's Month continues, we're encouraging people to trust their instincts when something doesn't feel quite right.

🔎Dementia-mate wareware isn't one condition. It covers more than 100 different types, including Alzheimer's disease. That's part of why the signs can look different from person to person.

Changes in memory and thinking aren't always easy to notice at first. Early signs can include forgetting recent events, struggling to find the right words, or changes in mood, judgement, or behaviour, or finding it harder to manage familiar, everyday tasks.

💬 If you've noticed changes in yourself or someone you care about, don't feel you need to work out what's causing them on your own. Talking to your GP can be a good place to start.

📖 Know the signs. Check out this page on Dementia New Zealand's website: dementia.nz/about-dementia/signs-of-dementia/

The Earlier You Know, The More You Can Do.

📣 If you’re in Ashburton, make sure you attend our next Making A Difference course!📅 Thursday 17 September⏰ 9:30am – 3:3...
03/09/2026

📣 If you’re in Ashburton, make sure you attend our next Making A Difference course!

📅 Thursday 17 September
⏰ 9:30am – 3:30pm
📍 Rakaia Room, Community House, 44 Cass Street, Ashburton

The course covers a range of practical topics, including:

- Understanding Dementia
- Communication
- Behaviours
- Problem-solving
- Building your resilience as a carer
- Sharing the caring.

☕ Morning tea is provided, but please bring your own lunch.

📞 Registrations are essential. Please phone Angela on 379 2590 to register.

🌸 Younger Onset Tuesday Programme – Walk & Talk 🌸What a beautiful spring morning for our Younger Onset Tuesday Programme...
02/09/2026

🌸 Younger Onset Tuesday Programme – Walk & Talk 🌸

What a beautiful spring morning for our Younger Onset Tuesday Programme earlier this week!

The group made the most of the blue skies and sunshine with a lovely Walk & Talk, enjoying the spring flowers along the way – daffodils, bluebells and snowdrops. 🌼

After the walk, everyone headed to a local café for coffee, sitting outside in the sunshine and enjoying a well-deserved catch-up. ☕️☀️

There was plenty of chat, laughter and good company along the way. A wonderful morning enjoyed by all! 💜

Mark your diaries for the next seminar in the Specialist Dementia Education Series, Anosognosia📅 Wednesday 16 September🕜...
02/09/2026

Mark your diaries for the next seminar in the Specialist Dementia Education Series, Anosognosia

📅 Wednesday 16 September
🕜 7-8pm
🖥️ Online.

Anosognosia in dementia is the inability of people with dementia to perceive or acknowledge their cognitive impairment. Emma Fromings, who has specialised in mental health and especially dementia, will talk about what to look out for and how to manage when someone has anosognosia. There will be time at the end for questions.

No need to register. Join online using this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89865964317?pwd=eU5NdlNlSHM2SjcwN0NVWHZwOHNWZz09

https://dementiacanterbury.org.nz/event/anosognosia-2/

September is World Alzheimer’s Month – a time to raise awareness, reduce stigma and encourage earlier support for people...
31/08/2026

September is World Alzheimer’s Month – a time to raise awareness, reduce stigma and encourage earlier support for people living with dementia | mate wareware across Aotearoa.

Alzheimer’s disease was first identified in 1907, by German doctor Alois Alzheimer. It’s still the most common cause of dementia, but it’s only one of many types. Dementia is an umbrella term for approximately 100 different conditions that affect the brain.

💜 A dementia diagnosis is not the end of the story. It can be the first step towards information, support and planning for what comes next.
🌱 Early support can make a real difference to living well with dementia.

The Earlier You Know. The More You Can Do.

Find out more about the different types of dementia on our website:
👉 https://dementiacanterbury.org.nz/about-dementia/types-dementia/

Join us tomorrow for Driving - the next Specialist Dementia Education Series seminar.Although a diagnosis of dementia do...
31/08/2026

Join us tomorrow for Driving - the next Specialist Dementia Education Series seminar.

Although a diagnosis of dementia does not mean automatic driver license suspension in New Zealand (as it does in some countries), dementia can indeed impact on driving safety.

Julie and Samantha, Occupational Therapy Team, Burwood Driving Assessment Service, will talk about how driving fitness is evaluated in a person with dementia.

📅 Wednesday 2 September
🕜 1:30pm - 3pm
📍 BrainTree 70 Langdons Road, Papanui

Registration is necessary to attend as space is limited. Click here to register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/specialist-dementia-education-seminar-driving-tickets-1996881184377?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true

If you can no longer attend, please let us know. This helps us offer your place to someone else. Thank you.

This is an in-person event only.

More information: https://dementiacanterbury.org.nz/event/driving-2/

💜 September is Alzheimer’s Awareness MonthThroughout September, we’ll be sharing a mix of posts from Dementia New Zealan...
31/08/2026

💜 September is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month

Throughout September, we’ll be sharing a mix of posts from Dementia New Zealand and Dementia Canterbury, all with the aim of raising awareness, increasing understanding and sharing helpful information about Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.

We’ll be talking about the signs and symptoms, diagnosis, living well with dementia, supporting whānau, and the services and support available.

🧠 Whether you’re living with dementia, supporting someone you care about, or simply want to learn more, we hope you’ll find something useful.

Follow along throughout the month, share, and comment on our posts and help us spread the word. 💜

Together, we can build greater understanding and reduce the stigma around dementia.

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