NZ's first Dementia Friendly museum - Te Manawa

In 2019, Te Manawa Museum of Art, Science and Heritage became Aotearoa New Zealand’s very first dementia friendly museum. Te Manawa achieved this accreditation through Alzheimers NZ’s Dementia Friendly Recognition Programme. They are amongst a growing list of Kiwi businesses and organisations who are taking this positive step. Janet Ellery leads Te Manawa’s People and Partnerships and talks to us about their Dementia Friendly journey, and the impact its having in the community. We also discuss New Zealand’s readiness for the future, where the number of us living with dementia is expected to triple in just a few decades’ time, and one where most of us living with dementia will continue to do so at home, in our communities.