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Carers survey - win $250 retail voucher
The New Zealand Government's Guide for Carers is being updated; can it be improved? Share your thoughts and be in to win a $250 retail voucher! The survey takes just a few minutes to complete.
Alzheimers Marlborough on the Alzheimer's Reading Room blog
Let’s just have a nice cup of tea… Alzheimers New Zealand's communications advisor Cass Alexander writes for the Alzheimer's Reading Room blog about how the Marlborough community worked together to raise awareness about dementia and funding for much-needed support services. Read more here....
Kiwi Battler, vote for Jane in Waikato, $10,000 to dementia
Alzheimers New Zealand Waikato educator Jane Kay is amongst five finalists in the Waikato region for the Kiwi Battlers awards. You can give Alzheimers NZ Waikato a chance to win $10,000 by voting for her here.
Availability of cheaper drugs to help early diagnosis
Alzheimers New Zealand is delighted Pharmac has released a date for the availability of subsidised dementia medication, Donepezil-Rex.
PHARMAC confirms 1 November 2010 funding date for Alzheimer’s treatment
Government drug buying agency PHARMAC has confirmed people with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia will have funded access to donepezil from 1 November 2010. For more information, please click here.
Unforgettable dinner raises $8,500 - Alzheimers Northland
An “unforgettable” gastronomic event, heavily supported by local organisations and personalities has raised $8,500 for people with dementia and their families and whānau in the Northland region.
Appeal Week a success
Supporters and staff around the country can have a breather now, following a very successful Appeal and Awareness Week, 12-18 July.
