Dementia North - Lakes

18/08/2026

Caring for someone with dementia | mate wareware can feel isolating. We're here to change that 💙

Whether you're in Rotorua, Taupō, or a smaller community, caring for someone with dementia can sometimes feel like the rest of the world isn't quite keeping up with where you are.

You're adjusting. Constantly. And often quietly.

Dementia North has Dementia Advisors in the Lakes rohe who understand what it means to care in a smaller community, where services can feel further away and finding others in your situation isn't always easy.

We offer free support for care partners at every stage. And we're always a phone call away.

You don't need to be managing badly to reach out. We're here when things are okay and you just have a question. And we're here when things are hard 🤝

Need local dementia support? Contact our Lakes team: https://dementia.nz/dementia-lakes/

17/08/2026

Planning for the future can feel hard after a dementia | mate wareware diagnosis.

Starting early gives you more time to talk things through, ask questions and be part of decisions.

You might begin with:
🔹 Updating your Will
🔹 Reviewing your bank accounts
🔹 Asking about Enduring Power of Attorney (EPOA)
🔹 Talking with people you trust
🔹 Seeking legal or financial advice from the right professional

Dementia North is here in the Lakes rohe to provide dementia information and local support. That includes connecting you with the right people to help make important decisions.

👉🏼 Find out what to consider:
https://dementia.nz/money-month/

Need local dementia support? Contact our Lakes team: https://dementia.nz/dementia-lakes/

16/08/2026

🎨 Could you help us welcome guests to Artful Minds?

Dementia North’s annual Artful Minds art exhibition and auction returns to Auckland on Thursday, 27 August.

We’re looking for friendly volunteers to join us during the evening at a central Auckland CBD location. So, put on your evening wear and help welcome guests, support the auction and artwork sales, or mix and mingle with guests and help everyone feel at ease.

You don’t need any event experience. We’ll give you the information and support you need. We’re simply looking for people with a warm, welcoming manner who care about the work Dementia North does alongside people living with dementia | mate wareware and their whānau.

Artful Minds brings together art, music, memory and brain health, with proceeds supporting our Living Well services.

The event begins at 6.00pm. If you’d like to volunteer or find out more, comment below or send us a direct message.

12/08/2026

Banking can become harder when memory, planning or confidence changes.

Talking to your bank early can help you understand what support may be available. You might ask about:

🔹 Account alerts

🔹 Automatic payments

🔹 Trusted contacts

🔹 Safer ways for someone to support you

🔹 Options that make day-to-day banking easier

You don’t need to make every decision at once. Starting the conversation can help you and your whānau feel more prepared.

👉🏼 See our Money Month resources: https://dementia.nz/money-month/

12/08/2026

⏰ Last chance to register

""Just because someone has a diagnosis of dementia doesn't mean they no longer want or need relationships."" – Ashley Roberts

Relationships, affection and intimacy remain important throughout life. Yet conversations about consent, changing behaviours and maintaining connection can feel difficult for families and professionals alike.

Join Dementia New Zealand's Winifred Henderson and dementia consultant Ashley Roberts as they explore these important topics and share practical guidance to help you respond with greater confidence.

📅 Friday, 14 August
⏰ 10.00am – 11.30am
💻 Online via Zoom

🎟 Free for care partners and whānau
🎟 $50 + GST for individual professionals

Can't join us live? Register anyway and we'll send you the recording afterwards.

👉 Register here:

Join us for part two of a two-part series hosted by Winifred Henderson, Senior Educator at Dementia New Zealand, as we navigate the complexities of Sexuality,

10/08/2026

If someone needs help with banking, it can be hard to know where to begin.

A good first step is to ask your bank what safe support options are available. This may help avoid informal arrangements, like sharing passwords or handing over cards, which can create risk.

You may also want to speak with a lawyer about Enduring Powers of Attorney and how future decisions can be managed safely.

Early planning gives people more time to choose who they trust, and to make sure their wishes are understood.

👉🏼 See our Money Month resources: https://dementia.nz/money-month/

06/08/2026

Banking can become harder when memory, planning or confidence changes.

Talking to your bank early can help you understand what support may be available. You might ask about:
🔹 Account alerts
🔹 Automatic payments
🔹 Trusted contacts
🔹 Safer ways for someone to support you
🔹 Options that make day-to-day banking easier

You don’t need to make every decision at once.

Dementia North can support you with dementia information and local services as you work through what to consider.

👉🏼 See New Zealand’s Money Month resources:

https://dementia.nz/money-month/

Need local dementia support? Contact Dementia North on 📞 0800 433 636

05/08/2026

🌿 Wednesday Wellbeing

Today's idea is simple: put on a song you loved when you were around 20 years old.

Music has a remarkable way of bringing back memories. A favourite song can spark conversations about friends, dances, road trips, first jobs, or places you haven't thought about in years.

There’s something special about hearing a familiar tune and being transported back to another time. You might find yourself singing along, sharing a story, or simply enjoying the memories it brings.

🎵 What song would be on your playlist?

04/08/2026

Many people living with dementia tell us they want to keep doing the things they enjoy.

That might be a stroll along the lakefront, a visit to the Redwoods, or simply getting out and about in the community.

The Safer Walking Network helps families plan ahead and reduce the risk of someone becoming lost, while still supporting independence.

It's a practical resource designed to help people stay active, connected and confident.

🔗 Find out more:

Are you, or someone you know, concerned about the risk of getting lost or going missing when out and about in the community? Safer Walking has solutions.