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This is the sixth in a series of book reviews from Kristen Phillips. Reading about other people’s experiences helped Kristen emotionally and practically around her father’s illness. Her hope is that these reviews will raise awareness of the ever-increasing number of books (fiction and non-fiction) available to support and educate those of us affected by dementia.

Remember Me 
(Allen & Unwin, 2022) 
Charity Norman 
418 pages (large print version)

A new study aims to help understand how can improve the process when GPs assess whether a person living with cognitive impairment is safe to drive. The researchers will use this information to help develop resources that are appropriate for Aotearoa New Zealand.

 Seven new services were commissioned through the funding of the Budget 2022 Dementia Mate Wareware initiative. More information about the organisations and services is now available on the webpage.

Research Study: Experiences of the End of Life Choice 2019 Act amongst families and whānau

A group of researchers at the University of Auckland and the University of Otago are interested in improving the new assisted dying service in Aotearoa New Zealand. They are looking for participants who have supported a family member who passed away since the 7th November 2021, when the End of Life Choice Act (EOLC Act) was enacted.