Digitial technology in education – Part four

01/07/25 • 18 min

In this final episode of the series, Dementia Learning Centre Director and Ellen Bragger delve into the transformative potential of digital technology in dementia education.

From virtual reality experiences to gamification and artificial intelligence, they investigate how the Dementia Learning Centre at Alzheimers New Zealand is embracing innovation to enhance learning while maintaining human connection at the heart of care.

Caroline introduces several exciting new initiatives set to launch in 2025 that will revolutionise dementia care training across Aotearoa New Zealand.

Subscribe now for more information on upcoming events at the Dementia Learning Centre.

In this final episode of the series, Dementia Learning Centre Director and Ellen Bragger delve into the transformative potential of digital technology in dementia education.

Caroline introduces several exciting new initiatives set to launch in 2025 that will revolutionise dementia care training across Aotearoa New Zealand.

Subscribe now for more information on upcoming events at the Dementia Learning Centre.

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Education innovations – Part three

In this insightful episode, Dementia Learning Centre Director Caroline Bartle discusses her ambitious vision for dementia mate wareware education in Aotearoa New Zealand for 2025.

From innovative training programmes to cutting-edge technology, she outlines how the Centre will support and transform dementia mate wareware care while prioritising people at the core of their work.

This third episode in the series explores how the Dementia Learning Centre will enhance Alzheimers New Zealand’s essential role in supporting people living with dementia and their whānau.

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Medication and more

Chief Executive Catherine Hall interviews 2024 Alzheimers NZ Fellow Dr Campbell Le Heron in our latest podcast about his research and other breakthroughs around the globe.

Campbell’s research has a focus on neurodegenerative diseases with two big pillars – the first being cognitive neuroscience mechanisms (the problems people experience in the setting of things like like Alzheimers).

The second pillar is around clinical trials and trying new treatments for Alzheimers. Campbell also discusses the reality of some of the latest medications available around the world.

Find out more about Campbell’s research in the podcast below.