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Alzheimers News

Four times a year, we produce Alzheimers News, which contains the latest news from our organisation as well as the New Zealand and global dementia community. It also contains regular columns, information, research and tips and advice for people with dementia and their carers. It is distributed to over 6,000 individuals and organisations and published in March, June, September and December.

An annual subscription is $35 (incl GST and postage). Please contact Alzheimers New Zealand national office on nationaloffice@alzheimers.org.nz for more information about the newsletter.

Please contact the editor kimberley.ebbett@alzheimers.org.nz if you would like to submit an article or column.

Resources

Alzheimers New Zealand produces information sheets, brochures and booklets for people with dementia, their carers and family/whānau. To read or print these resources you will need Acrobat Reader. Most computers already have this programme installed. If you don't have it, you can download it from the Adobe website.

To receive any of the resources listed below in hard copy, please contact your local Alzheimers member organisation or email nationaloffice@alzheimers.org.nz. You may also use our resource order form and fax to national office on 04 381 2365. Some of these resources incur a small cost .

Free downloadable information sheets

Alzheimers Disease
Communicating with a person with dementia
Dental Health for People with Dementia (English and Maori)
Residential Care general
Incontinence
Residential Care checklist
Understanding behaviours
Preventing Falls
Dementia and Driving Factsheet
The LTSA's Older Drivers Licence Renewal factsheet
Dementia
Personal Care
Wandering
Nutrition for Older People Affected by Dementia
Legal Matters
Caring for the Carer
Travelling with dementia
Understanding your feelings - notes for carers
Younger people with dementia

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What is Dementia? This brochure gives a brief introduction into what dementia is, the common symptoms of dementia and what should be done if you are concerned about someone you know. This brochure is also available in English, Maori, Samoan, Hindi, Korean and Traditional Chinese. Please contact your local Alzheimers organisation or national office for a free copy of this resource.

		The Dementia Booklet This booklet is for caregivers and family of those affected by dementia. It covers a number of topics including detailed information on dementia and Alzheimer's disease, care practices, coping strategies and relief services. It is available from Alzheimers New Zealand National Office and all member organisations for a small fee. Please contact your local alzheimers organisation.
Detailed Booklet on Residential Care for People with Dementia This booklet expands on a number of the areas outlined in the Residential Care for People with Dementia brochure. Topics covered in the booklet include accessing long-term residential care, choosing a home, financial and legal issues and ongoing caring. This is a valuable resource for people with dementia, their carers and families who are considering long-term residential care. Please contact your local alzheimers organisation.
		Just for You Booklet This booklet has been written for people with early stage dementia covers key areas of concern around diagnosis and support and what to expect. It is available from Alzheimers New Zealand national ofice and all member organisations for a small fee. Please contact your local alzheimers organisation.

Personal Care Book Click to download (this pdf cannot be printed, to order a copy of this please contact nationaloffice@alzheimers.org.nz) As caring for a person with dementia can be demanding, there may come a time when you need to hand over the caring role to other people. It is possible that because of unforeseen emergencies, you cannot be with your family member for a period of time and the responsibility of caring must be left to others who do not know your relative as well as you. In your absence this Personal Care Book can enable the change-over to take place with minimal disruption, by describing the person you care for, their background and what is involved in their daily care requirements. The new carer, as well as gaining a better understanding of your family member, will also gain conversation topics from the book to help your relative feel more at ease. It is available from Alzheimers New Zealand national office and all member organisations for a small fee. Please contact your local alzheimers organisation.