New Zealand dementia statistics

Affects 40,746 people
By 2050 it is estimated there will be 146,699 people living with dementia
The total financial cost of dementia in New Zealand in 2008 is estimated at $712.9 million.
New Zealand has the lowest level of funding for dementia research of all OECD countries.
Dementia ranks as the fourth leading cause of death among the population aged 65 years and over.

Government Policy

Alzheimer's and related issues are addressed under the government's disability policy, which spans various government departments including the Ministry of Health and Ministry of Social Development. For more information visit http://www.odi.govt.nz.

For more information

Alzheimer's NZ National Office 04 381 2362 or visit www.alzheimers.org.nz
Your Alzheimer's member organisation 0800 004 001

Where to buy

Call Tunstall 07 571 2680 or visit www.tunstall.co.nz