Alzheimers NZ is the lead organisation at a national level representing people and their families
living with dementia. The organisation was founded in 1986 and has been a member of ADI since 1987.
Their role includes raising awareness of dementia, providing information and resources, advocating for high quality services, providing practical tools to support a future where people are heard, valued and supported, and promoting research.
People living with dementia are at the centre of what they do. Their work is underpinned by the Dementia Declaration which was developed by the Alzheimers NZ Lived Experience Advisory Group. They have had a person with dementia on their Board since 2006.
They support 13 local Alzheimers NZ organisations throughout New Zealand, each of which is a member of Alzheimers NZ.
Local Alzheimers organisations provide support, education, information, and related services directly to members of their communities who are living with by dementia. These services include but are not limited to:
- Information and education to assist with understanding and living with a dementia diagnosis
- Support for family and friends coping with the demands of caring
- Support groups and day programmes for people living with dementia
