Dementia Friends

Learn more about dementia mate wareware and discover simple actions you can take to help create a more understanding, inclusive and supportive Aotearoa New Zealand.

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Free online course

Open to everyone across Aotearoa New Zealand.

20-minute course

Learn at your own pace.

23,000+ Dementia Friends

Join our growing community.

Certificate included

Receive it on completion.

What you’ll learn

Build your understanding of dementia mate wareware and discover how small actions can make a positive difference.

Understanding dementia

Learn what dementia mate wareware is and how it can affect people.

Possible warning signs

Become familiar with some of the changes a person may experience.

Making a difference

Discover simple ways to support inclusion and challenge stigma.

Living well

Explore what can help people live well with dementia mate wareware.

About Dementia Friends

Raising awareness

Dementia Friends is an Alzheimers NZ initiative that raises awareness, increases understanding, grows inclusion and acceptance, and helps reduce stigma and discrimination.

Everyone is welcome

Anyone can become a Dementia Friend. You do not need previous knowledge, only an interest in learning about dementia mate wareware and making a positive difference.

Growing a community

Join more than 23,000+ Dementia Friends across the motu who are helping people living with dementia mate wareware live their best possible lives.

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