Little Effort Big Rewards Emma Fromings Anne Schumacher

Little Effort: Big Rewards Emma Fromings Anne Schumacher

Wellington Dementia Network

NZDC Objective To co-operate and collaborate with like-minded people who are passionate about advancing knowledge of approaches to dementia care in New Zealand.

Some of the NZDC purposes & benefits: Sharing knowledge through networking Facilitate ongoing discussion about improving dementia care Contributing expertise to improving outcomes Disseminating information

Wellington Dementia Network

Wellington Dementia Network An interagency network that provides a forum for information sharing and networking around dementia related issues in the Greater Wellington Region

Overview of members • • • DHB staff Care facility staff Community based care providers NGO’s Supporters of people with dementia

Aims of Network • To act as a conduit between the New Zealand Dementia Cooperative and those delivering dementia services in the Greater Wellington region.

Aims of Network cont. • To facilitate communication between dementia related service providers

Aims of Network cont. • To use appropriate channels to advocate for quality dementia care in the Greater Wellington region

Why members join • To increase knowledge of dementia • To be informed of local dementia events • To develop professional links

Quote from recent survey “Increasing my knowledge of the various resources within the community has given me the ability to talk about them with more confidence with people with dementia or their supporters”

“So never lose an opportunity of urging a practical beginning, however small, for it is wonderful how often in such matters the mustard-seed germinates and roots itself. ” ― Florence Nightingale

Little Effort: Big Rewards Three key ingredients • A coordinator • A steering group • A venue

How it works • A monthly email with local dementia news • Bimonthly meetings

Network meetings Three key elements • Round the room introductions • Guest speaker • Networking time

Another quote “I really value the education aspect of the meeting, as well as the networking, I get to meet people I've only ever spoken to on the phone”

So… what has resonated with you?

Little Effort: Big Rewards Emma Fromings Anne Schumacher