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Dementia Lakes

Community Health Service

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Description

Our vision is to inspire people to live well with dementia. As a key player in the dementia journey, Dementia Lakes supports people with dementia and their family/whānau through a range of services across the Lakes region.

We believe that with the most up to date support programmes, improved environments, and connections to community, people affected by dementia can continue to live an enriching and enjoyable life. 

Ages

Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua

How do I access this service?

Contact us

Please phone to make an appointment for us to meet with you in your home, our office or another suitable community based venue.

Referral

GPs can refer via BPAC. We also accept self referrals

Anyone can access

Make an appointment

Fees and Charges Categorisation

Free

Fees and Charges Description

No fees apply.

Hours

Mon – Thu 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Staff may be away from the office during these hours. Please leave us a message and we will get back to you.

Public Holidays: Closed Auckland Anniversary (27 Jan), Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Good Friday (18 Apr), Easter Sunday (20 Apr), Easter Monday (21 Apr), ANZAC Day (25 Apr), King's Birthday (2 Jun), Matariki (20 Jun), Labour Day (27 Oct).
Christmas: Open 23 Dec — 24 Dec. Closed 25 Dec — 29 Dec. Open 30 Dec — 31 Dec. Closed 1 Jan — 5 Jan. Open 6 Jan — 9 Jan. Closed 10 Jan.

Languages Spoken

English

Services Provided

Home support

Our Support Coordinators are available to visit clients and family/whanau in their homes and they can follow up with regular phone calls, and/or emails or letters.

  • Home visits

Our Support Coordinators are available to visit clients and family/whānau in their homes and they can follow up with regular phone calls, and/or emails or letters.

Family / whānau support

We offer support to all families and carers who require it and assist them to live well with dementia.

We offer support to all families and carers who require it and assist them to live well with dementia.

Advocacy

We provide advocacy for people living with dementia and their carers as they navigate an ever increasingly complex health system.

We provide advocacy for people living with dementia and their carers as they navigate an ever increasingly complex health system.

Education

We also offer a range of education programmes for clients and carers.

We also offer a range of education programmes for clients and carers. 

Region

Lakes

Contact Details

Phone numbers:

Rotorua
Annette: 027 239 2855
Tania: 027 239 8339

Taupō/Tūrangi

  • Michelle

    022 043 3685

  • Debbie

    022 043 3688

This page was last updated at 12:24PM on February 28, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by Dementia Lakes.