Online support groups – living with dementia

Caring for the carers

There are two new online options available for people living with dementia. The online Caring for the Carers programme is part of the Dementia Learning Centre, a hub of excellence for dementia education.

Caring for the Carers is a self-directed programme that offers tips, resources and advice around mental and physical wellbeing, rest and relaxation, diet and lifestyle.

Caring for someone with dementia can be a tough journey, but it can also be a time of deep bonding and closer connections. It’s not easy caring for someone with dementia by any means, but we hope the Caring for the Carers programme might help make that journey just a bit easier.

Young Onset Dementia Support Group

People under 66 who have been diagnosed with dementia can now access online support through a Young Onset Dementia Support Group.

Get involved – join a group

• Meet regularly and make friends with other New Zealanders who have been diagnosed with young onset dementia
• Meetings are held online, so there is no need to leave your home
• Discuss experiences, problems, and strategies for living with dementia
• Exchange practical information
• Stay actively involved in your community
• Days and times can be flexible to suit the level of interest