Taking action

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

• New Zealand Framework for Dementia Care
• Reach out to your local Alzheimers or Dementia organisation

 

Please note this episode was recorded on 23 July 2026.

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