She’s still our mum, despite the dementia

Your support helps families like Julianne’s find hope and care through programmes like the Sherwood Club.

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“It’s wonderful for Mum, and wonderful for us,” Julianne says. “She’s mischievous and fun – and she’s still our Mum, despite the dementia.”

Julianne's Mum, Gwen, was diagnosed with dementia mate wareware in 2020. After losing her husband, Gwen began to show signs that concerned her family. Finding the Sherwood Club was a turning point.

Your support is needed now.

Over 30,000 people living with dementia mate wareware are currently receiving no support to help them navigate this challenging diagnosis.

Your donation makes a difference.

Donate today!

This year it is more important than ever to increase support for people living with dementia. Please support our appeal today by clicking on the donate button below.

Aotearoa, he aro nui ki te hunga mate wareware

A dementia friendly New Zealand


Alzheimers NZ represents people living with dementia at a national level by raising awareness, providing information and resources, advocating for high quality services, and promoting research about prevention, treatment, cure and care. We also support local Alzheimers NZ organisations throughout New Zealand who provide support, education, information and related services directly to members of their communities who are affected by dementia. Learn more.

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