Trusted information and support

Reliable New Zealand organisations for people living with dementia or late-life psychiatric problems, and for the whānau and carers who support them. If someone’s safety is at risk right now, call 111.

Dementia and memory

Dementia New Zealand (opens in a new tab)

Local dementia support services, education and groups for people living with dementia and their families.

dementia.nz
Alzheimers New Zealand (opens in a new tab)

National information about dementia and a directory of local Alzheimers organisations offering support.

alzheimers.org.nz
Dementia Health New Zealand (opens in a new tab)

An overview of the signs, causes, diagnosis and treatment of dementia.

healthnz.govt.nz
Dementia Healthify (opens in a new tab)

Clinically reviewed information on symptoms, diagnosis and living well with dementia.

healthify.nz
Forgetfulness Healthify (opens in a new tab)

Which memory changes are a normal part of ageing, and when to talk to your doctor.

healthify.nz
Brain Research New Zealand (opens in a new tab)

A national research centre studying the ageing brain, including dementia prevention research clinics.

brainresearch.co.nz

Late-life mental health

Depression in later life Healthify (opens in a new tab)

How depression can show up in older adults, and the treatment and support that help.

healthify.nz
Delirium Health New Zealand (opens in a new tab)

Sudden confusion that is often mistaken for dementia, and what to do if you notice it.

healthnz.govt.nz
Anxiety Healthify (opens in a new tab)

Common signs of anxiety, self-care ideas and where to get help.

healthify.nz
Mental Health Foundation (opens in a new tab)

Wellbeing information, practical tools and a directory of mental health support services.

mentalhealth.org.nz
Depression and Anxiety (opens in a new tab)

Free self-help tools and support for depression and anxiety from the national depression initiative.

depression.org.nz

Carers and whānau

Carers New Zealand (opens in a new tab)

Information, advice and peer support for family and whānau carers.

carers.net.nz
Dementia for carers Healthify (opens in a new tab)

Practical advice on caring for someone with dementia, and looking after yourself too.

healthify.nz
Carer Support Subsidy Health New Zealand (opens in a new tab)

Funding that helps full-time unpaid carers take a break.

healthnz.govt.nz
Respite care Health New Zealand (opens in a new tab)

Short-term care that gives carers time to rest, and how to arrange it.

healthnz.govt.nz
Home support Health New Zealand (opens in a new tab)

Help with personal care and household tasks so older people can keep living at home.

healthnz.govt.nz
Seniorline (opens in a new tab)

A free information line to help older people and their families find their way around health and support services.

healthnz.govt.nz Call 0800 725 463
Age Concern New Zealand (opens in a new tab)

Local services for older people, including visiting, advocacy and elder abuse support.

ageconcern.org.nz

Planning ahead

Enduring power of attorney Office for Seniors (opens in a new tab)

Why an EPA matters, how to set one up and what happens when it comes into effect.

officeforseniors.govt.nz
Decision making and powers of attorney Community Law (opens in a new tab)

Free legal information about EPAs, welfare guardians and making decisions for someone else.

communitylaw.org.nz
Advance care planning (opens in a new tab)

Think about, talk about and record your wishes for your future care.

myacp.org.nz
Residential care Health New Zealand (opens in a new tab)

Moving into a rest home or hospital-level care, and help with paying for it.

healthnz.govt.nz

Urgent help

1737 Need to talk? (opens in a new tab)

Free call or text 1737 any time to talk with a trained counsellor.

1737.org.nz Call 1737
Healthline (opens in a new tab)

Free health advice from registered nurses, 24 hours a day.

healthnz.govt.nz Call 0800 611 116
Elder Abuse Response Service (opens in a new tab)

A free 24/7 helpline if you’re worried an older person is being harmed, neglected or taken advantage of.

officeforseniors.govt.nz Call 0800 32 668 65