Services & support in Nelson

Our services include

  • Field Workers
  • Liasion with government and non government organisations
  • Advocacy
  • Monthly Support groups (held in Nelson, Stoke, Richmond, and Motueka)
  • Wanda Trak Services
  • Education and information
  • Library services
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  • Support groups click here

Wanda Trak                                                         

In partnership with the local Search and Rescue Team Alzheimers Nelson manages the Wanda Trak system. The pendant is a GPS locator that the client wears, these pendants are a valuable part of our service; they offer peace of mind to the carer knowing that if their family member wanders they will be located much faster.To access this service we request that you become a member of our Society

Alz Café

Once a month we hold a cafe called  Alz Cafe, which is held at the Boathouse in Nelson and at Toad Hall in Motueka.                                                                  This is an opportunity  for people with dementia and their carer’s/friend and family to gather and indulge in morning tea if they so wish. Please see the dropdown below for details.

  Cafe group dates 

Every 2nd Thursday in a month

10am -11.30am
The Boathouse
Wakefield Quay
Nelson.

Every 1st Wednesday in a month

10am-12pm
TOAD Hall
High Street
Motueka

Library Service

Alzheimers Nelson has an extensive library with books, DVD’s and other resources. To access our library we request that you become a member of our Society

Support Groups

Monthly Support groups are held in Nelson/Stoke/Richmond and Motueka. Please see the dropdown below for details:

  Support group dates

Support Group (Stoke 1)

When: 1st Wednesday in the month
Where: Stoke Baptist Church, Main Road Stoke (next to McCashins Brewery)
Time: 10am-12pm
Facilitated By: Sue Cochrane

Support Group (Stoke 2)

When: 1st Thursday in the month
Where: Stoke Baptist Church, Main Road Stoke (next to McCashins Brewery)
Time: 10.30am -1pm
Facilitated By: Sue Cochrane

Support Group (Nelson 1)

When: 2nd Tuesday in the month
Where: 319 Hardy Street
Time: 10am-12pm
Facilitated By: Sue Cochrane

Support Group (Nelson 2)

When: 2nd Tuesday in the month
Where: 319 Hardy Street
Time: 1.30pm-3pm
Facilitated By: Sue Cochrane

Support Group (Richmond)

When: 1st Tuesday in the month
Where:  Stillwater Gardens
Time: 10am-12pm
Facilitated By: Heather Lackner

Support Group (Motueka)

When: 3rd Wednesday in the month
Where: Board Room Jack Inglis Friendship Hospital
Time: 10am -12pm
Facilitated By: Jane Anderson

For more information on any of our support groups please contact us.