Alzheimers Auckland helps those supporting people

Alzheimers Auckland helps those supporting people with dementia through Remember Me

For anyone working with or supporting people with dementia, Alzheimers Auckland’s third annual Symposium, Remember Me, sponsored by HHL Group, is an event not to be missed. Held on Sunday 30 August from 1pm until 5pm at Diocesan School for Girls in Epsom, this informative afternoon is all about arming those who care for people with dementia with tips and tricks, information, and ideas around how they can support those with dementia; especially when they are often unable to easily express their needs.

Entry is by donation, and anyone can register by emailing info@alzheimers.co.nz. With speakers discussing everything from exercise for the brain, pain management, advance care planning, and cognitive stimulation therapy, through to their own experiences with dementia; carers, people with dementia, and professionals alike will be blown away by the level of insight they can gain in an afternoon.

One such speaker is Graham Linton, a seventy-six-year-old great-grandfather who was diagnosed with dementia a little over two years ago, after experiencing a series of severe headaches he describes as being “like a merry-go-round in my head.” Following his diagnosis, Waitakere Hospital directed Graham to Alzheimers Auckland, and he has since been going to the Alzheimers Auckland Cognitive Stimulation Therapy group “every Tuesday for the last two years.”

Other speakers include Carlene Newall, a Professional Teaching Fellow of Dance Studies from the University of Auckland who recently ran a dance project with Alzheimers Auckland; author and past carer Angela Caughey, who will provide tips for carers; Lorraine Hunter, who will give a daughter’s perspective on dementia; Regional Dementia Behavioural Support and Advisor Sue Thompson; Kate Kersey, Lecturer of Health, Law and Ethics from AUT University; Dr Richard Worrell, an Old Age Psychiatrist from the ADHB; and Dr Gary Cheung, a Senior Lecturer from the Faculty of Medical and Health Science at the University of Auckland who will talk about the value of cognitive stimulation therapy.

Alzheimers Auckland Charitable Trust (AACT) is a not for profit organisation dedicated to providing dementia support services and inspiring those living with dementia to make the most of life. Alzheimers Auckland believes that with the right support programmes, improved environments, and connection to community, people affected by dementia can continue to make the most of each day.

Alzheimers Auckland knows the challenges people affected by dementia face, and hopes that everyone in this situation comes along to Remember Me to find out how to make each day better for everyone.

To register, or for any further information, please contact info@alzheimers.co.nz.

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