07.02.01.06. Is there a mechanism to co-ordinate care, treatment, and support for people with dementia such as a care manager or dementia advisor, across health and long-term care? | New Zealand

07.02.01.06. Is there a mechanism to co-ordinate care, treatment, and support for people with dementia such as a care manager or dementia advisor, across health and long-term care? | New Zealand

18 Sep 2022

There is no formal system in NZ for care managers/dementia advisors to assist with the coordination of care, treatment, and support. While NASC agencies will coordinate funding and access to services, they don’t tend to get involved with the broader care and management. Some NGOs and local dementia organisations will fulfil this role, as will the MDT of those being managed under specialist services, but there is no formal system in place to facilitate navigation through the system.