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Alzheimers Society ( Manawatu ) Inc. “making life better for those affected by dementia ”

Alzheimers Society ( Manawatu ) Inc. “making life better for those affected by dementia ”. What do we do?. Firstly: Field work. Field Officers Home and office visits, phone consultations, InterRai contact assessments Home visits assessing both the Pwd and Carer

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Alzheimers Society ( Manawatu ) Inc. “making life better for those affected by dementia ”

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  1. Alzheimers Society (Manawatu) Inc. “making life better for those affected by dementia”

  2. What do we do?

  3. Firstly: Field work • Field Officers • Home and office visits, phone consultations, InterRai contact assessments • Home visits assessing both the Pwd and Carer • Identified needs and risks • Referrals on to other services e.g. NASC, respite coordinator, other community groups • Provide updates to GP’s with recommendation i.e. referrals to Elder Health, continence support etc. • Carer referrals – have needs in their own right often not met • Support into day programs to encourage socialisation also respite use • Taxi chits assessments

  4. Education/advice about dementia • Understanding the disease and behaviours • Legal issues EPOA, Driving • Financial supports available • Planning for the future respite and residential care options • Revelant brochures and information • Wanda Trak– tracking system for recidivist wanderers living within the community.

  5. On going support • Ongoing home visits or phone contact • Advocacy/Liaison • Supporting both the Pwd and the carer • Support groups • Monthly for the carers, • Socialisation – MKC Club and walking group • Pwd introduced to daycare services e.g. chatham Club and/or other providers appropriate placements • Networkworking • Other services and supports for all those affected by dementia • NASC, MHSE, GP’s, Practice Nurses Provider agencies, NGO’s etc…

  6. Secondly: MKC Club • Day club specifically for Members (people with dementia) • Client joins as a member of a club • Stand alone facility with a home like environment • Members are encourage to help each other and staff within the club • Staff experienced and trained to work with those affected by dementia

  7. MKC Club • Program developed around the members • The blokes shed this also houses a pool table • Transport pick up and deliver home for most members • A hot meal for lunch • An environment where the member feels empowered to function without fear mistakes or embarrassment.

  8. MKC Club • RESPITE • Regular respite for the carer • Feedback positive wellbeing of both Member and carer improves, the member looks forward to club days and is often more motivated than has been previous to club involvement.

  9. Where are we • Main Office: 642 Featherston Street, Palmerston North • We cover: Manawatu Palmerston North region, Tararua, and Horowhenua • Mkc clubs: Palmerston North, Feilding, Levin & Dannevirke

  10. THANK YOU AlzheimersSoceityManawatu Inc.“making life better for those affected by dementia”

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