Alzheimers Society Manawatu Inc

02/09/2026

Our memory walks are happening in October this year. See you there.

01/09/2026

Supporting an older person with memory loss and driving? The University of Waikato would like to hear from you 📣

This study explores how whānau and care partners experience and support decisions about stopping driving.

The findings will help identify common challenges, gaps in support and ways to improve guidance and support for people navigating this transition.

Check out the survey online 👉 https://ow.ly/i0Re50ZH4vE

26/08/2026

There are some great topics being discussed by expert guest speakers at upcoming Carer Support Groups:

Palmerston North Carer Support Group
Date: Wednesday 2nd September
Location: 642 Featherston St Palmerston North
Time: 10am to 12 noon
Guest Speaker: Robin Ross - Health & Disability Co-ordinator – MSD
This meeting will cover the Disability allowance subsidy and what can be claimed from this.

Dannevirke Carer Support Group
Date: Thursday 3rd September
Location: The Hub – entry via carpark Allardice St
Time: 10am to 12 noon
Guest Speaker: Lesley (pictured) from Easie Living and she will display equipment to assist living safely in the home.
Purchases are available on the day

Feilding Carer Support Group
Date: Monday 7th September
Location: St Johns Hall, 33 Bowen St Feilding
Time: 10am to 12 noon
Guest Speaker: Lesley from Easie Living and she will display equipment to assist living safely in the home.
Purchases are available on the day

Palmerston North Evening Carer Support Group
Date: Wednesday 16th September
Location: 3 Elliot St Palmerston North
Time: 5.30 to 7pm
Guest Speakers: Jonathan Kok who is a Medical Elder Health Geriatrician and Rose Blair who is an Elder Health Nurse Specialist.
Topic – Types of Dementia and Changes in behaviour.

Please contact Andrea Hodgetts 0273579560 to express your interest

25/08/2026

During exercise time recently, one of the MKC staff incorporated her hobby of bellydance into the activity and danced with Isis Wings on and the attendees followed along whilst singing. The exercises often become a mid-morning party with attendees getting up and dancing and singing.

18/08/2026

Z's Good in the Hood is back again- please vote for us at Z in Sanson.

18/08/2026

Look forward to seeing everyone.

10/08/2026

Our next Evening Carer Support Group is coming up on next Wednesday the 19th of August from 5.30pm to 7pm at 3 Elliot St Palmerston North.

This happens every third Wednesday of the month.

This month we will have guest speakers from Support Links informing of their service and support.

TXT Yes to Dementia Adviser Andrea on 0273579560 if attending.

https://alzheimersmanawatu.org/carer-support-groups

28/07/2026

Some Alzheimers Manawatu staff will taking part in this training soon.

Virtual reality technology helps participants experience some of the sensory and cognitive changes that can accompany dementia mate wareware.

By stepping into another person's world, participants gain deeper insight, empathy and understanding that can transform the way they support people living with dementia.

Understanding through experience 💜

Our EDIE in-person training uses immersive virtual reality technology to help participants experience some of the sensory and cognitive changes that can accompany dementia mate wareware.

By stepping into another person's world, participants gain deeper insight, empathy and understanding that can transform the way they support people living with dementia.

Interested in bringing EDIE to your team or organisation? ➡️Contact us at [email protected] to learn more.

27/07/2026

There is online support groups for people for whānau, supporters, partners, and adult children of people living with Younger Onset Dementia.

“I naively thought things would get easier once my husband went into care, but the adjustments were far greater than I expected.”

“The YODAT online group provided the support I needed to navigate the complexities of moving my husband into care, shared decision-making, and transitioning levels of care.”

💜 Support doesn’t stop when someone moves into care.

For many families and supporters, that transition can bring a whole new layer of emotions, decisions, grief, and uncertainty.

Sometimes what helps most is talking with others who have walked the same road.

YODAT’s free online support groups are available nationwide for whānau, supporters, partners, and adult children of people living with Younger Onset Dementia.

Find out more 👉 https://ow.ly/N9LT50Zs85f