Join Alzheimers New Zealand’s webinar on Wednesday 21 September 2022 from 6.30 to 7.30pm NZST on Zoom to discuss the growing challenge dementia poses to New Zealand’s health system as their population ages, and what ‘the system’ is doing to make sure people living with dementia receive the help and support they need to live with dignity and purpose.
Speakers:
– Catherine Hall, Alzheimers NZ Chief Executive
How the Dementia Mate Wareware Action Plan responds to this challenge, why it’s important and urgent, the case for post diagnostic support, and why community dementia organisations need urgent financial support
– Keriana Brooking, Health NZ Acting Head of Commissioning
How the new health system will tackle this challenge and implement the Dementia Mate Wareware Action Plan, implement the announcements made in Budget 2023, and where the new Dementia Leadership Group fits.
– Dr Etu Ma’u, University of Auckland Senior Lecturer in Psychological Medicine
Why this is important for the health system and New Zealand – the impact dementia has, the size and scale, the equity issues and that it’s not a surprise.
You can register here.
For further information, please contact Alzheimers New Zealand