Alzheimers NZ - Oral Health Guide
Alzheimers NZ
Sector evidence
Sector body
June 2026
Next review not yet scheduled
New Zealand
Medium confidence
published
SNZ editorial review
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For Care Partners of People Living with Dementia Mate Wareware This document is intended as a resource to support care partners and family/Whnau members of people living with dementia mate wareware.
Key Points
- •For Care Partners of People Living with Dementia Mate Wareware This document is intended as a resource to support care partners and family/Whnau members of people...
- •It is not a substitute for professional dental care or advice.
- •As each individual presents unique oral health needs and behaviours, the guidelines provided may not be applicable in all cases.
- •Understanding Dementia Mate Wareware and Oral Health
- •Brief overview of how dementia mate wareware affects oral hygiene and general health.
Full Summary & Notes
For Care Partners of People Living with Dementia Mate Wareware This document is intended as a resource to support care partners and family/Whnau members of people living with dementia mate wareware. It is not a substitute for professional dental care or advice. As each individual presents unique oral health needs and behaviours, the guidelines provided may not be applicable in all cases. 1. Understanding Dementia Mate Wareware and Oral Health - Brief overview of how dementia mate wareware affects oral hygiene and general health. 2. Daily Oral Care Routines - Practical tips for brushing, flossing, using mouthwash, and caring for dentures in individuals with dementia mate wareware. 3. Choosing the right Dental Products - Recommended toothbrushes, toothpaste, and suitable alternatives. 4. Nutrition and Oral Health - How diet impacts oral health and what care partners should know. 5. Identifying Signs of Oral Discomfort and their Possible Causes - Indicators of pain or issues, and their po
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Physical p. 3 explicitly says Published April 2024; May 2024 PDF upload/modification clues and the [13 May publisher launch story](https://www.ageingwellchallenge.co.nz/ka-mua-ka-muri/) are separate dates. The preserved 116-page file matched the current publisher download on 10 October 2026. For present clinical information use [Health NZ dementia guidance](https://www.healthnz.govt.nz/health-topics/conditions-treatments/brain-and-nerves/dementia); the book’s research tools and reported uptake do not establish current nationwide availability.
The [publisher’s publications list](https://alzheimers.org.nz/explore/advocacy/publications/) identifies the August 2024 submission. The [Health Committee’s later release](https://www3.parliament.nz/en/pb/sc/committees-press-releases/health-committee-reports-findings-of-aged-care-inquiry-to-the-house/) records its final report on 20 November 2025; that report is distinct from this submission. Dementia NZ published its [successor 2026–2031 sector plan article](https://dementia.nz/dementia-mate-wareware-action-plan-2026-2031/) on 24 September 2025. The submission’s blanket no-treatment statement should not guide care: current [Health NZ](https://www.healthnz.govt.nz/health-topics/conditions-treatments/brain-and-nerves/dementia) and [WHO](https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/dementia) guidance discuss symptom management and support. The [Ministry’s endorsement release](https://www.health.govt.nz/information-releases/endorsement-of-improving-dementia-mate-wareware-services-in-aotearoa-new-zealand-action-plan) records Cabinet endorsement of the September 2021 sector plan; endorsement remains distinct from full implementation.
The [HDC publisher page](https://www.hdc.org.nz/our-work/aged-care-commissioner/amplifying-the-voices-of-older-people-in-aotearoa-new-zealand/), dated 7 March 2024 for the main report, also links this separate April 2024 desktop review. Its cover spells the author Jane Ferriera, while Author metadata spells Jane Ferreira; both clues are preserved. For present legal rights use the [HDC Code](https://www.hdc.org.nz/your-rights/about-the-code/code-of-health-and-disability-services-consumers-rights/), rather than treating this historical author’s review as legislation or an investigation decision.
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Health inequities worsening — dementia increasing faster among Māori, Pacific peoples, and Asian communities.
https://alzheimers.org.nz/about-dementia/booklets-and-factsheets/