"Walk in their shoes, see what they see, hear what they hear, feel what they feel,
only then will you begin to understand dementia".
Events
Come along and join us at this mate wareware workshop at Potahi Marae, Te Kao.
"What is Dementia?" Community Talks
People often ask me if forgetting people’s names, or not being able to find their car in the carpark are signs of dementia. I’ve come to realise that there is some fear and misunderstanding around the word dementia, especially for people in older age, or those who have had a family member living with dementia.
In these community talks I provide down-to-earth, practical information about dementia. I hope to empower people with knowledge, and help dispel the myths that dementia is something to be feared, and there is nothing we can do to prevent getting it. Everyone is welcome.
Alzheimer's Northland Workshops
I am the facilitator for the following Alzheimer’s Northland workshops: