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Windows on dementia

People living with dementia are citizens whose lives matter. They have the same rights, needs and desires as everyone else, but are ignored far too often. It’s time their voices were heard. So join us and let's talk dementia.

Podcast · By Alzheimers NZ · English · NZ · Official site

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Aug 28, 2026
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  1. Episode · Aug 28, 2026

    Dementia diagnosis – Part one (opens the original)

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    Health NZ – Canterbury’s Dr Matthew Croucher and former Alzheimers NZ Chief Executive Catherine Hall explore diagnosis from a clinician’s perspective this World Alzheimers Month. Explore why a diagnosis is so important, some of the barriers people may face and cut through some of the noise around biomarkers and other tests for dementia mate wareware. We’ll follow this podcast up with a second part around diagnosis from a lived experience perspective. Please note this episode was recorded on 23 J

  2. Episode · Aug 9, 2026

    Taking action (opens the original)

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    Dr Matthew Croucher and former Alzheimers NZ Chief Executive Catherine Hall and reflect on the decade long journey of the Dementia Mate Wareware Action Plan . This was led by a kaitiaki group made up of Alzheimers NZ, Dementia Foundation NZ, Dementia NZ and the Mate Wareware Advisory Rōpū with comprehensive input from across the sector. The Action Plan sets out a roadmap for action by government and health services to address the dementia mate wareware challenge over the coming years. Resources

  3. Episode · Aug 7, 2026

    End of an era (opens the original)

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    Former Alzheimers NZ Chief Executive Catherine Hall reflects on 14 years leading the organisation towards a future where people living with dementia mate wareware are heard, valued and supported. Hosted by Media Advisor Daniel Paul, the pair explore what keeps Catherine motivated and the significance of providing a platform for the lived experience voice. Read more about Catherine’s inspiring journey in her blog .

  4. Episode · Jul 15, 2026

    Adult decision-making capacity (opens the original)

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    Alzheimers NZ Lived Experience Advisory Group Chair Fiona Parrant and Te Aka Matua o te Ture Law Commissioner Geof Shirtcliffe explore the Law Commission’s recent review of the adult decision-making capacity law. We believe people with dementia have the right to make their own decisions with the appropriate level of support needed for them to do so. Find out more about the review, why it is so important and what it means in real life. You can read the review of adult decision-making capacity law

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