Resources
Learn more about Alzheimers
Education is one of the greatest tools to support the community impacted by Alzheimer’s. The resources on this page are a great starting point but if you or a loved one is on a journey with dementia in the Wairarapa please get in contact for more personalised support.
Frequently Asked Questions: Alzheimers Wairarapa
Join Tamara Williams - Alzheimers Wairarapa's Community Support Officer to learn more about:
The aim of Alzheimers Wairarapa
The support groups we offer
How consultations are run
What resources we offer
What other resources are available
How Alzheimers Wairarapa can help
How referrals can be made to other providers
Frequently Asked Questions: Age Concern Accredited Visiting Service
Join Fran Reardon - Age Concern's Accredited Visiting Coordinator and Tamara Williams - Alzheimers Wairarapa's Community Support Officer to learn more about:
What accredited visiting does
Why accredited visiting may suit you
Who's eligible for accredited visiting
How to contact Age Concern
Our Out & About group
Who's eligible for the Out & About group
How to join Out & About
Frequently Asked Questions: Wairarapa Community Law Centre
Join Murray Henderson - Wairarapa Community Law Centre's Manager to learn more about:
What is an Enduring Power of Attorney (EPOA)
Why it is important to have an EPOA and Will
How to get an EPOA and Will
What to consider when getting started
What the criteria is for someone to be an EPOA
How many Powers of Attorney can a person have
What happens if an EPOA has been left too late
When an EPOA takes effect
Frequently Asked Questions: Focus Wairarapa
Join Myree Aphene - Wairarapa DHB's Focus Manager to learn more about:
What Focus does
What services Focus provides
How to access Focus' services
What happens if a person can't consent
What can one expect if referred to Focus for long-term support
How long an assessment takes
What other support can be accessed
Community Services Cards
How often support is reviewed
Relocating out of the Wairarapa