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Dementia AucklandWaltz your way to better brain health 8 November 6pm to 11.30pm Cordis Hotel, Auckland Did you know… there’s no dementia when you’re dancing? Research tells us that dancing frequently makes us smarter, instils confidence and is one of the most effective ways to offer protection against developing dementia. Join us on the red carpet as we waltz our way to better brain health with the Still Me Gala Ball in support of Dementia Auckland . For more information and to buy tickets visit – stillmegalaball.eventbrite.co.nz The night will be full of exciting entertainment with host Mike McRoberts. Alzheimers NZ launch lived experience research and the Dementia Declaration This is our story: A qualitative research report on living with dementia , is the result of 40 in-depth interviews with people living with dementia. It shines a much- needed light on what they need to live well, both from friends, family and whānau, and from the health sector, which often lets them down. In light of this, Alzheimers NZ has also launched the Dementia Declaration, the result of people affected by dementia getting together and identifying what they need to live well. You can pledge your support to the Dementia Declaration via ActionStation. It is hoped that both will prompt a long-overdue scaling up and improvement in services and support for people living with dementia. Take a look at the report and the Dementia Declaration at alzheimers.org.nz. Community News The New Zealand Organisation for Rare Disorders (NZORD) has changed its name to Rare Disorders NZ NZORD was established in September 2000 and has a long history of supporting people living with rare disorders and their families/whānau in New Zealand. Rare Disorders NZ will continue to be the collective voice for the rare disorder community and will focus on systemic change for the 400,000 New Zealanders living with a rare disorder. There are more than 7,000 rare disorders that affect 8% of the population, half of whom are children. Read their stories at raredisorders.org.nz Multiple Sclerosis AwarenessWeek and Annual Street Appeal 2019 Look out for MS events and street collectors from the week starting 15 September. This is an important event in the MS calendar, helping to raise awareness of the condition and raise funds to support services for people affected by MS. If you are able to help out as a collector, or if you are interested in holding or attending events, please contact Liz or Ingrid at 09 845 5921, or e-mail streetappeal@msakl.org.nz . 4 Headlines