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Help Sheets
English Version
Simplified Chinese Version
These publications provides a general summary only of the subject matter covered. People should seek professional advice about their specific case. The content was adapted from Alzheimer’s Australia who have generously consented to their work being used.
We thank Te Whatu Ora – Counties Manukau for supporting translation of these leaflets to Chinese. The CPT project team would like to thank Jim Xu (nurse practitioner), Qi Liu (occupational therapist) and Ning Ding (social worker) for reviewing the Chinese version of these help sheets.
— The English versions were reviewed 2016 by Dr Chris Perkins, Chair, New Zealand Dementia Cooperative— The Chinese versions were reviewed 2023 by CPT Project Team
Medications
English Version
Simplified Chinese Version
We are deeply grateful for our collaboration with Healthify and extend our heartfelt appreciation for their generosity in providing us with the source information for the medication information sheets. The English versions are direct links to information provided by Healthify, available on their website and kept up to date. The translated Simplified Chinese version of the medication information sheets were based on the previous Health Navigator’s English versions.
We would like to express our gratitude to Te Whatu Ora - Counties Manukau for translating these materials into Simplified Chinese. Dr Joanna Wang (Psychiatrist) and Dr Serena Huang (Psychiatry Registrar) have reviewed the English and Chinese versions of these medication information sheets.
Information Sheets
English Version
Simplified Chinese Version
Alzheimer’s Society in the UK produced this dementia guide aimed for anyone who has recently been told they have dementia.
It will also be useful to close friends and family of someone with dementia, as it contains information for anyone taking on a caring role.
The Journey through Dementia - Journey Maps
Journey map/planner to guide carers and sufferers through the process from pre-diagnosis to beyond the end stages of dementia.
Brain Health Tips
Help on establishing habits in daily routines to protect brain health and reduce the possibility of dementia. Jockey Club Centre for Positive Ageing - 10 Habits for Good Brain Health (Brain Health Tips)
Dr. Yu-Min Lin with his contacts in TV33 produced a 13-episode TV series on dementia in New Zealand.
Covers topics such as what is dementia, symptoms and how to get help.
A new initiative to support Chinese New Zealanders living with dementia mate wareware and their care partners by raising awareness and providing education specific to the community is now up and running.
The University of Auckland’s Associate Professor Gary Cheung shares more about his latest project in collaboration with Dementia Auckland and others – Caring for People with Dementia Together – to improve services for Chinese New Zealanders.
You can find out more in The Understanding and Experiences of Living with Dementia in Chinese New Zealanders research paper.