Who we are
Alzheimers New Zealand Incorporated is a not-for-profit organisation with 22 Alzheimers member organisations located throughout the country which provide support, information, education programmes and services appropriate to the local community. These services may include:
- day and home care for people with dementia
- support and befriending services to help spouses, partners, families and friends cope with the demands of caring
- educational programmes about understanding diagnosis and assessment and medications
- help with coping with the financial challenges and support
- help with legal services
To get in touch with your local organisation, phone 0800 004 001, or click here for a list of contact details.
At a national level, Alzheimers New Zealand represents people with dementia, their carers and families and whānau, through advocacy, raising public awareness and providing information such as resources and a library and the quarterly publication Alzheimers News. We also support the work of our member organisations.
Alzheimers National Office is located at:
Level 3
Adelphi Finance House
15 Courtenay Place
Wellington
Please phone 04 381 2362 or email nationaloffice@alzheimers.org.nz for enquiries or information.
Alzheimers New Zealand aims to:
- Provide information and promote high standards of education for people with dementia, their carers and families and health professionals
- Provide national advocacy, and raise government awareness of the needs of people with dementia and their carers
- Provide support to all member organisations
- Honour the Treaty of Waitangi by developing a working relationship with Māori in the provision of dementia services
