Dementia Canterbury

17/04/2026

See you tomorrow and Sunday at the Lincoln Event Centre for the Antiques and Vintage Collectables Fair:

Saturday 18 April
9:30am-4pm
Sunday 19 April
9:30am-3pm.

All proceeds are going towards Dementia Canterbury's work in the community. See you there.

16/04/2026

Join us this weekend at the Lincoln Event Centre for the Antiques and Vintage Collectables Fair:

Saturday 18 April
9:30am-4pm

Sunday 19 April
9:30am-3pm.

All proceeds are going towards Dementia Canterbury's work in the community. See you there.

14/04/2026

Dementia Canterbury clients and care-partners enjoyed a guided garden tour in the Botanic Gardens earlier this month.

It was a stunning autumn day. Our guide, Faye, shared lots of interesting facts about the changing autumn season.

We explored the rock garden, peace bell and dahlia bed. All enjoyed a shared cuppa during the group. There is always lots of lovely connections and conversations during this time.

14/04/2026

Join us tomorrow for the Specialist Dementia Education Series event, online:

Navigating the System
Wednesday 15 April
7-8pm
Online only.

No need to register. See Zoom link here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89865964317?pwd=eU5NdlNlSHM2SjcwN0NVWHZwOHNWZz09

As part of her role, Lara Hitchcock, Registered Nurse, Burwood Hospital, Memory Assessment Clinic, provides needs assessments for people living with dementia. She works with, and understands the system for obtaining the right support. Come and learn how the system works and how to navigate it. There will be time at the end for questions.

https://dementiacanterbury.org.nz/event/navigatingthesystem/

13/04/2026

Younger Onset clients from the Tuesday Programme enjoying a walk last week along the stunning Te Ara Ōtākaro Avon River Trail. This ‘Walk & Talk’ session supports physical exercise, social connection and community interaction.

All enjoyed the beautiful autumn foliage before sharing a cuppa together at a local cafe.

10/04/2026

🧠💬 Aphasia Awareness Day – 10 April 2026

Today we’re raising awareness of aphasia – a communication disability that affects a person’s ability to speak, understand, read or write - often following a stroke or brain injury.

In Aotearoa, around 29,000 people are living with aphasia, and every day more people acquire it – yet awareness remains low.

Aphasia does not affect intelligence – people still know what they want to say, but may find it hard to get the words out or understand others.

💡 Simple ways you can support someone with aphasia:
• Speak clearly and give them time to respond
• Reduce background noise
• Use gestures, writing, or pictures to help communication
• Be patient and keep conversations respectful and inclusive

Days like this help bring people together – to share experiences, learn strategies, and reduce isolation. Let’s build more understanding, more patience, and more connection in our communities.

Aphasia NZ have offices throughout New Zealand. In Ōtautahi Christchurch, this is in the BrainTree building we share.

Visit for more information: https://www.aphasia.org.nz

💙

10/04/2026

Kia ora koutou,

We’re excited to announce the launch of Dementia Navigator from Dementia New Zealand – a new online education hub designed to support people living with dementia | mate wareware, care partners, and whānau.

Dementia Navigator offers short, easy-to-follow modules on topics like understanding dementia, getting a diagnosis, early planning, and changes that can occur. Each module includes practical resources such as videos, information sheets, and links to further support.

✨ Flexible and easy to use
✨ Free to access
✨ Available anytime, anywhere
✨ 12 months’ access once registered

This is a great tool to support conversations, revisit key information, and complement the support already provided across our communities.

Take a look at https://dementianavigator.nz/ and explore at your own pace 💙

08/04/2026

We are looking forward to the Antiques and Vintage Collectables Fair. Join us over the weekend of 18th and 19th April:

Saturday 18 April
9:30am-4pm

Sunday 19 April
9:30am-3pm.

All proceeds are going towards Dementia Canterbury's work in the community and it would be great to see you there.

08/04/2026

Join us next week for the next Specialist Dementia Education Series. This is an online event only:

Navigating the System
Wednesday 15 April
7-8pm
Online only.

No need to register. See Zoom link here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89865964317?pwd=eU5NdlNlSHM2SjcwN0NVWHZwOHNWZz09

As part of her role, Lara Hitchcock, Registered Nurse, Burwood Hospital, Memory Assessment Clinic, provides needs assessments for people living with dementia. She works with, and understands the system for obtaining the right support. Come and learn how the system works and how to navigate it. There will be time at the end for questions.

https://dementiacanterbury.org.nz/event/navigatingthesystem/

02/04/2026

01/04/2026

Mark your diaries for the next Specialist Dementia Education Series. This is an online event only:

Navigating the System
Wednesday 15 April
7-8pm
Online only.

No need to register. See Zoom link here: https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fus02web.zoom.us%2Fj%2F89865964317%3Fpwd%3DeU5NdlNlSHM2SjcwN0NVWHZwOHNWZz09&data=05%7C02%7Cchantell%40dementiacanterbury.org.nz%7C2170272c765e46f79c6a08de8ebe36a8%7Ce0352e045ac24ad2b4e13c0047cf3ec5%7C0%7C0%7C639105144809724695%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=BcBQIXQhnY03sd8dfgHdvUIVjDvSBCpQcC%2FVqfEuoRg%3D&reserved=0

As part of her role, Lara Hitchcock, Registered Nurse, Burwood Hospital, Memory Assessment Clinic, provides needs assessments for people living with dementia. She works with, and understands the system for obtaining the right support. Come and learn how the system works and how to navigate it. There will be time at the end for questions.

https://dementiacanterbury.org.nz/event/navigatingthesystem/

01/04/2026

Mark your diaries for the Antiques and Vintage Collectables Fair:

Saturday 18 April
9:30am-4pm

Sunday 19 April
9:30am-3pm.

All proceeds are going towards Dementia Canterbury's work in the community and it would be great to see you there.