Welcome to Dementia STARs®

Come and join the Dementia STARs journey to promote excellent person-centred dementia care at your location.

Dementia STAR stands for Short Training in Awareness and Responsiveness. 

We are delighted to offer eight Dementia STARs modules, each introducing a person-centred approach to a key element of care when supporting people living with dementia. 

For each module, we offer:

The content is pitched at a level that will be comfortable for all staff, especially kaiawhina (support workers/caregivers).

Access to the resources is free.

Dementia STARs education is a partnership between the New Zealand Dementia Foundation and the CHT Healthcare Trust Aged Care Fund. The CHT Healthcare Trust Aged Care Fund offers grants for projects that aim to enhance the well-being of older people by improving access to care, conducting research into their specific needs, and developing the workforce. 

We are proud to fund the NZ Dementia Foundation’s development and delivery of Dementia STARs and believe these resources will make a real difference to the lives of people living with dementia and those who care for them.

– Carriann Hall, Chief Executive, CHT Healthcare Trust