About Dementia
Pamphlets:
- Dementia Support Services
This brochure contains information about our services for people diagnosed with dementia and their families/whanau (Mandarin version)
- To People Important to Me
For family, friends and supporters of those with dementia
- West Coast Dementia Support Services
This brochure contains information about our services for people diagnosed with dementia and their families/whanau.
Dementia Canterbury has a designated Worker on the West Coast.
- Total Mobility Card Scheme
The Total Mobility Scheme is a nationwide scheme that provides subsidised taxi transport administered locally by Environment Canterbury.
- WanderSearch Canterbury Tracking System
Used by Land Search and Rescue and NZ Police to search for people living with Dementia / Autism who regularly wander from their place of residence. A not-for-profit service involving volunteers.
Information Sheets:
Exercise Videos
Diane, a Dementia Canterbury staff member, is a registered exercise professional. She has prepared a series of simple, short exercise videos to keep the mind and body moving.
Useful Websites
- Alzheimers Society UK
A content rich website with resources relevant to the UK. Apart from demographics and policies, majority of the content about dementia in the factsheets still pertains to the New Zealand context.
- Alzheimer Scotland - Action on Dementia
Lots of information and resources about dementia on this website.
- Alzheimer's Society Canada
This Canadian website is well resourced with printable brochures and publications pertaining to dementia.
- BBC Music Memories
This website is designed to use music to help people with dementia reconnect with their most powerful memories.
Click here for a list of other websites.
If you require further information, please contact us directly on 03 379 2590 or 0800 444 776, or email admin@dementiacanterbury.org.nz
About Dementia
Pamphlets:
This brochure contains information about our services for people diagnosed with dementia and their families/whanau (Mandarin version)
For family, friends and supporters of those with dementia
This brochure contains information about our services for people diagnosed with dementia and their families/whanau.
Dementia Canterbury has a designated Worker on the West Coast.
The Total Mobility Scheme is a nationwide scheme that provides subsidised taxi transport administered locally by Environment Canterbury.
Used by Land Search and Rescue and NZ Police to search for people living with Dementia / Autism who regularly wander from their place of residence. A not-for-profit service involving volunteers.
Information Sheets:
Exercise Videos
Diane, a Dementia Canterbury staff member, is a registered exercise professional. She has prepared a series of simple, short exercise videos to keep the mind and body moving.
Useful Websites
A content rich website with resources relevant to the UK. Apart from demographics and policies, majority of the content about dementia in the factsheets still pertains to the New Zealand context.
Lots of information and resources about dementia on this website.
This Canadian website is well resourced with printable brochures and publications pertaining to dementia.
This website is designed to use music to help people with dementia reconnect with their most powerful memories.
Click here for a list of other websites.
If you require further information, please contact us directly on 03 379 2590 or 0800 444 776, or email admin@dementiacanterbury.org.nz