HealthInfo West Coast-Te Tai Poutini
Getting help with dementia
The following people and organisations may be able to help you with dementia.
General practice team
If you need to find a general practice team, you can search on the West Coast PHO's website.
Dementia Canterbury
Dementia Canterbury offers social work, support, and education services to all people on the West Coast affected by dementia. It also provides treatment and activities groups for people with dementia, and social activities for people with dementia and their carers. If you or someone you care for has been diagnosed with dementia, you can ask your GP to refer you to one or more of its services.
Dietitians
If you are underweight and meet certain criteria, your doctor may refer you to see a dietitian. In this case, there is no cost to see a dietitian and you will be seen in your own home. You can also choose to pay to see a private dietitian.
Other support
Carers of people with dementia may be eligible for Respite Care Services and Carer Support.
For other financial and practical support see Other support for older people.
A monitored medical alarm can help reduce the risk of injury due to falling over. See Work and Income for a list of medical alarm suppliers, or search online for "monitored medical alarms NZ".
Written by HealthInfo clinical advisers. Last reviewed August 2019.
Review key: HIMLD-33325
