Don't take your dementia journey alone – we're here to walk alongside you.
Our role is to help people living with dementia, mate wareware, to live their best lives possible. We provide free, community-based education, activities and specialised support services across the Rotorua and Taupō/Tūrangi regions.
Here to walk alongside you and your whānau
Dementia Lakes supports people living with dementia, their families, whānau and care partners. Our trained staff and volunteers work alongside you to find solutions that fit your situation, so you can live the best life you can with dementia.
How we can help
- Navigation
- Education programmes
- Kaumātua / cultural advisor
- Carer & whānau support
- Cognitive stimulation programmes
- Social connections
All of our services and resources are free of charge.
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Local Events
- Tuesday 25 August 2026 Money Month Workshop 1: Legal & Financial Guidance (Wills & EPOAs)
- Wednesday 26 August 2026 Money Month Workshop 2: Protection and Advocacy
- Friday 11 September 2026 Dementia Talk: Understanding Behaviours of Concern
Support people living with dementia in Lakes
Your generosity helps us keep our support, social and education services free for people living with dementia and their whānau.
Make a donationDementia Lakes Charitable Trust
ASB 12 3209 0005279 00
GST 061-130-160 · Charity CC55780
Please use your name and/or supporter ID in the reference fields.
Get in touch
Have a question, or want to find out how we can help? Send us a message and our team will be in touch.
Rotorua The Business Hub, 1209 Hinemaru Street, Rotorua
Taupō / Tūrangi Waiora House, 129 Spa Road, Taupō · 07 377 4330
Postal 14B Parawai Road, Ngongotaha
Phone 07 349 0053
Helpline 0800 433 636 · Mon–Fri 8:30am–4:30pm
Dementia Lakes Charitable Trust · Registered charity CC55780