Alzheimers Society Southland Inc.

Alzheimers Society Southland Inc. Alzheimers Society is the leading NZ support charity for people with dementia, their families and carers.

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02/06/2026

We have a new group starting in June. All welcome.

29/05/2026

Heading away for the long weekend? 🧳🌦️

Before you hit the road, take a few minutes to make sure you’re prepared. A little planning can make a big difference if something unexpected happens.

✅ Check the weather forecast and road conditions
✅ Let someone know where you’re going and when you’ll be back
✅ Pack essentials like warm clothing, food, water, and a first aid kit
✅ Make sure your phone is charged (and consider a car charger or power bank)
✅ Top up fuel before travelling to more remote areas

If you’re staying home, it’s still a great time to check your emergency supplies and household plans too.

Wherever you’re heading, stay safe, look out for each other, and have a great long weekend! 🚗✨

For more information go to https://getready.govt.nz/ or https://cdsouthland.nz/get-home-ready

29/05/2026

✨ Supporting workforce learning through KORA ✨

We’re excited to introduce Ben, another new Dementia Learning Centre team member and the Technical Project Manager for KORA - an innovative new AI-enabled platform being developed by the DLC.

“I am excited about helping to uplift the capability of care workers and helping them to be more supported and well-equipped in their workdays,” says Ben. “This means I’ll be talking with are workers a lot, which I am looking forward to.”

Ben brings more than 10 years’ experience across non-profit and social enterprise roles spanning conservation, mental wellbeing, and Māori economic development.

He was drawn to KORA through personal experience supporting whānau living with dementia mate wareware.

“I was a carer for my Nana who lived with dementia mate wareware, as was my Mum who was her primary carer. It is for the aroha I hold for Mum and Nana that I was drawn to KORA.”

Outside of work, Ben enjoys researching wellbeing, martial arts and travelling.

Interested in learning more about KORA or being involved in the pilot? Get in touch 👉 education@alzheimers.org.nz

29/05/2026

This month's Alzheimers News is hot off the press 📫

The programmes for our World Alzheimers Month events are coming along well 📚 put your hand up to help reimagine dementia education across the country 👋 and check out how local organisations continue to raise the benchmark for services 💜

Read more online 👉 https://ow.ly/cALr50Z4tY1

Subscribe today so you dont' miss out 👉 https://ow.ly/lLkf50Z4tXZ

29/05/2026

People in the caring space often feel unheard and burnt out, and many doubt that sharing their experiences will lead to any real change. Wāhi Kōrero is a safe and anonymous place to share health-related stories 💜

This research is one way of making sure their stories are documented, valued and importantly used to advocate for better support and policy for care partners in Aotearoa New Zealand 📣

The stories gathered here have the potential to inform decision-makers and shift the way care is recognised and supported at a systems level.

That is why every story matters, and why the people who share them are contributing to something much bigger than themselves 👉 https://ow.ly/VJVv50Z3RqS

26/05/2026

Gangsters Invade Mall for Dementia Fundraiser 👇

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