Community Support and Care

Additional support and care services are available to help you or your loved one.

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Key points

  • Many community organisations provide support to people living with Alzheimer's disease or mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and their carers.
  • Some provide support, education and information to help understand dementia and Alzheimer's disease.
  • Others offer guidance, training and counselling.

If you're looking for general advice or support for yourself or a loved one navigating mild cognitive impairment (MCI) or Alzheimer's disease, there are a range of community organisations dedicated to providing guidance and care when you need it. Reach out to ask for support and remember you're never alone. For any health advice, always consult a healthcare professional. 

 

 

 

Access the support you need from these dedicated community organisations

Website: https://alzheimers.org.nz/

Phone: 0800 004 001

 

Alzheimers NZ represents people living with dementia at a national level by raising awareness of dementia, providing information and resources, advocating for high quality services, and promoting research about prevention, treatment, cure and care.

 

Alzheimers NZ offers support, education and advocacy to those living with or supporting someone with dementia. 

 

 

Website: https://dementia.nz/

 

Dementia NZ provides regional support services, carer education, activity groups, and resources for people living with dementia and their whānau.

Website: https://carers.net.nz/

Phone: 0800 777 797

 

Carers NZ offers practical advice, emotional support, and educational resources for carers, 

 

Souvenaid® is a Food for Special Medical Purpose for the dietary management of early Alzheimer’s disease. Must be used under medical supervision.

 

Nutricia and Souvenaid do not have an affiliation with the organisations listed above. 

 

 

1 - My Aged Care. Support at Home Program [Internet]. Australia: Commonwealth of Australia; 2024 [cited 2025 May 15]. Available from: https://www.myagedcare.gov.au/support-home-program

 

2 - Dementia Australia. Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) [Internet]. Australia: Dementia & Alzheimer's Australia; 2024 [cited 2025 Feb 06]. Available from: https://www.dementia.org.au/brain-health/mild-cognitive-impairment-mci

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