New Zealand Dementia Foundation

The NZDF exists to improve the lives of people affected by dementia. We do this by supporting the dementia workforce to do their best work.

[Dementia Centre @dementiacentre]

Physical activity needs to be embedded into the culture of care homes in Scotland, according to new research by the University of Stirling https://t.co/DLAyfp4SQ5

[NZAG @NZGerontology]

Four months till @NZGerontology Rethinking Ageing Conference!!!! Abstract submission closes 26th May.
Registration now open https://t.co/a7XVu10shM
#NZAG2023

[New Zealand Dementia Foundation @DementiaNZDF]

A change for the better

[Alzheimers NZ @AlzheimersNZ]

Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand has updated the Paid Whānau and Family Carer policy which means people who are assessed as a low or moderate need now have the option of a paid whānau member to provide care and support 👉 https://t.co/v7WLSvrMc0 #alzheimersnz #dementia

[Oratia @OratiaBooks]

This bilingual story tells about Koro’s changes and how his family adapt to look after him. What doesn’t change is their unwavering love for their grandad. https://t.co/ftBeW9UU3u
#Dementia #OratiaBooks #reomāori #pukapuka #bilingualbooks @DementiaNZDF @DementiaNZ @reomaori

[Kate Boor Ellis (she/her) @KateEllis_AE]

Our new guide aims to provoke reflection, challenge assumptions and inequalities and help ensure that people with dementia are free from violence, discrimination and harassment irrespective of sex, #gender identity or sexual orientation

Read it here:
https://t.co/F19lkXIJCL

[Kia eke kairangi ki te taikaumātuatanga @ageingwellnz]

Focusing on arts and creativity for older people can help improve physical, psychological, and social health and wellbeing. It also can significantly improve public health outcomes.
#AgeingWellNZ #HealthyAgeing #PositiveAgeing

https://t.co/HvBiyft5yT

[New Zealand Dementia Foundation @DementiaNZDF]

Our thoughts are with all our North Island whānau affected by the flooding. Our familiar kiwi messages of keep calm and be kind are especially relevant for supporting people living with dementia through this emergency.

[New Zealand Dementia Foundation @DementiaNZDF]

Dementia STARs educational resources are now available!
Come and join the Dementia STARs journey to reinforce great person-centred dementia care at your place.
It is free, thanks to the generous support of CHT Healthcare Trust Aged Care Fund.
https://t.co/1kyi5aFURv

[New Zealand Dementia Foundation @DementiaNZDF]

Applications are now open until 15 Aug for seven positions on the National Dementia Mate Wareware Leadership and Advisory Group (DLG). This is an exciting milestone in progressing the New Zealand Dementia Mate Wareware Action plan. https://t.co/LVTHO8monQ

[New Zealand Dementia Foundation @DementiaNZDF]

"Left to cope alone": A new report from the UK reinforces the importance of a big picture strategy for support after a diagnosis of dementia https://t.co/Hxy2yu1FmB

[New Zealand Dementia Foundation @DementiaNZDF]

Sobering new data on falls has been released in Australia. In NZ Aotearoa around 1 in 3 of people 65+ who live in the community will fall this year and about 5% will end up in hospital or fracture a bone (HSQC). The risk is even higher for people living with dementia.

[NSW Fall Prevention & Healthy Ageing Network @NSWFallsNetwork]

Newly released data from @aihw!

#Falls by far, still the largest contributor to #injury related #hospitalisation and #death - with our @older community most impacted.

More reason Australia needs a national funded #fallprevention strategy.

@NSWCEC

https://t.co/w369ZJGpRF

[Office for Seniors @OfficeSeniors]

Waikato are one of five regions that have successfully received funding from the Office for Seniors towards elder abuse prevention projects.
https://t.co/NMtgJEHnKD

[Te Karere @TeKarereTVNZ]

TikToker James Kingi shares his koro’s dementia journey.

Mātaki: https://t.co/pYtfw83vk6

[New Zealand Dementia Foundation @DementiaNZDF]

We haven't had a wonderful infographic from 3SpiritUK for a while, they are always a fabulous resource

[Caroline Bartle @3Uknz]

@IRememberBetter hello lovely people I have missed you! #AlzChat. Taking risks is an important part of wellbeing. I am working hard to make sure that #dementia care services are not too risk averse

[Alzheimers NZ @AlzheimersNZ]

“Music wraps you up and comforts you and holds you in a way that not many things do. It’s really weird, isn’t it? So fascinating. I feel like I’m being held by this piece of music. Do you?” 💯

https://t.co/mrBP0r0hIO

[New Zealand Dementia Foundation @DementiaNZDF]

@OrquideaTamayo Congratulations!

[New Zealand Dementia Foundation @DementiaNZDF]

@3SpiritUKNZ Congratulations wonderful you!

[New Zealand Dementia Foundation @DementiaNZDF]

April falls: There is an ANZ falls prevention webinar this Thursday 14th April at 5pm (17:00) NZ time

[ANZ Falls Prevention @anzfps]

Register for this WHO endorsed webinar on "Preventing Falls in Older People"
Thursday 14 April - 15:00: -17:00 AEST
https://t.co/dYl7G8RG8G

[New Zealand Dementia Foundation @DementiaNZDF]

Dr Vanda Symon's research highlights that the unmet dementia information and support needs of Pasifika families #dementia #dementianz
https://t.co/4XP4ny8S4v

[Alzheimers NZ @AlzheimersNZ]

"Putting a pause on visitors means that my grandma is far better protected from the virus, which is without a doubt the most important outcome. But the reality of the new Covid-19 situation also means that she’s far more alone, and till when?"

https://t.co/IGNeZPLSh4