Eastern Bay of Plenty

Alzheimers Bay of Plenty provides a range of support for people with dementia and their carers and in the Whakatane, Kawarau and the Opotiki regions. Alzheimers Eastern Bay of Plenty does not have a district health board contract; instead, they rely on the kind donations of the public and on grants.

Support for People with Dementia

We provide coping strategies for people with dementia (as well as their carers/family/whānau) in the early stages of dementia and continue to do so throughout the course of the disease. We run support groups and networks and provide home visits and phone calls. Our professional and compassionate field officers will visit you at home and listen to your needs and the needs of your family in order to address any issues you have.

To find out more about the support we can offer you, please contact Alzheimers Eastern Bay of Plenty, 07 308 0525 or 027 281 8540 or alzheimerseasternbop@xtra.co.nz.

Support for carers/family/whānau

We provide support and coping strategies for carers/family/whānau when their loved one is facing dementia. We do this through support groups and networks as well as home visits. Our professional and compassionate field officers will visit you at home and listen to your needs and the needs of your family in order to address any issues you have. From there, we will provide on-going support through all stages of the disease. Our field workers also provide advice, support and a friendly listening ear via phone during the more difficult days.

We also provide ‘be-friender’ services so caregivers can have a well-earned break.

To find out more about the support we can offer you, please contact Alzheimers Bay of Plenty, 07 308 0525 or 027 281 8540 or alzheimerseasternbop@xtra.co.nz.