Alzheimers Society Manawatu Inc

04/02/2026

How do you celebrate Waitangi Day? All the MKCs and offices will be closed Friday Feb 6 for Waitangi Day.

03/02/2026

Do you know that donations do not just need to be monetary?

You could also donate your skills and time by volunteering.

https://alzheimersmanawatu.org/donate

02/02/2026

Families who are caring for family members with dementia share tips on how to help their own mental health. https://shorturl.at/tZOMe

Our Carer Support Groups, starting again this month, can also provide you with tips. https://alzheimersmanawatu.org/carer-support-groups

02/02/2026

PNCC have three free workshops for people aged 55+ to help them feel confident walking, cycling and bussing around the city.

26/01/2026

We will be nominating a volunteer! They are so essential to our work as you can see in our newsletters. https://alzheimersmanawatu.org/

Let’s celebrate the heart of our region—nominate your exceptional volunteers today. Closes 20 March 2026!
LINK OF THE NOMINATION FORM - https://forms.office.com/r/yTgZW1DSkz

26/01/2026

Have you noticed signs of dementia in yourself or someone you care about and would like some advice or information?

Not sure where to start and just want a friendly chat?
(No appointment needed)

Alzheimers Society Manawatu Inc will be at Te Āhuru Mōwai offering free, informal information sessions on the first Monday of every month.

📅 Monday 2 February 2026
⏰ 1:15pm – 2:15pm
📍 Te Āhuru Mōwai, 64 Stafford Street, Feilding

Facebook event link: https://www.facebook.com/events/1223719639860343?

These sessions are a chance to ask questions, learn more about dementia, and find out what support is available for people living with dementia, their carers, and whānau.

💜Everyone is welcome!

20/01/2026

Sold! https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3384462661704055

19/01/2026

Hope you had a great long weekend, because of Wellington Anniversary. Palmerston North MKC had some great sundaes!

More photos will be added to this post.

14/01/2026

Hope you are enjoying summer, whether you are relaxing at the beach or back at work like us!

Regardless of where you are, we have some good advice about things to be aware of with people with dementia and hot weather in our newsletter. https://alzheimersmanawatu.org/

Just a reminder that there are no Carer Support Groups and Memory Cafes during January. They restart in February. https://alzheimersmanawatu.org/carer-support-groups