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Alzheimers Society Northland
Services the Alzheimers Society provides include Home Visits, Rural Day Centre, Support Groups and Seminars. Please contact the Society for further information on support services available. All contact will be kept strictly confidential. We have offices in Whangarei, Kerikeri and Kaitaia.
We have two Field Officers working in the Far North, Sandra Spink covers the area from Cape Reinga to Russell (East Side) and Ria Leef-Smith (Maori Focus) covers the area from Cape Reinga to Kawakawa and the Hokianga (West Side). Please view their profile for contact details.
Rural Mobile Day Care
The Alzheimers Society Northland Inc realised that people living in rural areas did not have the resource of a Day Care facility available to them. The Society has staff who provide supervision and activities to people with dementia.
‘Alz Club’ provides a “fun day out” for the person with dementia and a “day off” for the Caregiver.
Please contact our Community Support Workers for details on referral to this service.
Home Carer Seminars
Alzheimers Society Northland Home Carers Seminars are designed to give the Home Carer understanding of dementia, some of the problems they may encounter and ways of coping with them and the many other changes they and their loved one may be xperiencing. Please contact the office for details on when the next Seminar will be held in your area.
The values of Alzheimers Society Northland (Inc.) are: Accessibility, Leadership, Zest, Holistic approach, Equality, Inclusion, Motivation, Empathy, Respect and Support.
Contact Details
Other Offices
Alzheimers Kerikeri Office
Kingston House
123 Hone Heke Road
Kerikeri
Phone: 09 407 3010
Free phone: 0800 004 001
Fax: 09 407 3010
Alzheimers Kaitaia Office
Kaitaia Community House
12 Puckey Ave
Kaitaia
Phone: 09 408 1123
Free phone: 0800 004 001
Main Office
Physical Address
321 Western Hills Drive
Whangarei
Postal Address
PO Box 1179
Whangarei
Telephone
09 438 7771
Freephone 0800 004 001
Email Address
Website Address
Key Contacts
Paea Paki
Social Worker (BSW, MANZASW)
I am part of a team that works with people with Alzheimers and other dementia conditions, their carers, family and whanau, and others wishing to know more about our services.
I can visit people in their homes, assist with case management, provide information on coping strategies and give overall support, assistance and advice. I also facilitate support groups and education sessions.
I have a background in local and central government administration, asthma education, needs assessment and service coordination.
My area covers to Te Hana bridge in the south, Dargaville in the west and back to Whangarei (includes Ruakaka Waipu, Mangawhai, Kaiwaka, Maungaturoto, and Ruawai).
09 438 7771
Sandra Spink
Community Social Worker
I have been working with the Alzheimers Society for five years although my life experience with the disease has been much longer.
Working with the Society I run seminars for those who care for a person with dementia, give community awareness talks to interested groups, facilitate separate monthly support groups for both the carer and the person with dementia as well as visit in the home offering ongoing support, information and education. I also act as advocate when needed.
0274 427 258
Riah Leef-Smith
Community Support Worker - Maori Focus
I have been working for the Alzheimers Society for just over a year. Having worked with the elderly in various capacities for most of my working life.
My main focus is offering information and support to famalies, travelling the dementia journey. Like Sandra I run Seminars, Support Groups and give talks to community groups.
A large part of my role is to support and empwer our Maori whanau. I cover the area from Cape Reinga to Kawakawa and the Hokianga. (West Side).
0273 921 220
Anne Wilson
Community Support Worker
I have been part of the Alzheimers Society here in Northland for eleven years now and my role within the Society is interesting and varied.
I home visit new referrals to provide information, education and support around initial diagnosis and the ongoing support services we provide. I also facilitate Support Group meetings for both care givers and those with dementia in several locations throughout the district.
The other part of my role is to provide education to any interested groups i.e. Rest Home Staff, Service Groups,Home Service Providers etc. and to speak to groups such as Lions, Rotary to raise the profile of the Alzheimers Society and the services we provide in the community.
I have a nursing background with 20 plus years experience in Rest Home and Hospital Elderly Care Services. My area is Whangarei City and environs, north to about Towai and the Kaipara District.
09 438 7771
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