Dementia and Alzheimer's day respite across Greater Wellington — engaging daily programmes, home-like care, and well-earned breaks for carers.
13 Aug 2025
The Marsden Club Limited operates two welcoming day clubs across the capital: The Marsden Club in Karori and The Chelsea Club in Lyall Bay. Both provide dementia day respite in Wellington for people living with mild dementia, Alzheimer's and Parkinson's, in a safe, home-like setting rather than a clinical one. Members are cared for by qualified, compassionate staff who serve home-cooked meals, including morning and afternoon tea and a cooked lunch, so families can relax knowing their loved one is comfortable, well fed and genuinely enjoying the day. Serving the Greater Wellington region — from Wellington Central, Karori and Lyall Bay through to Miramar, Johnsonville, Tawa and Porirua — the clubs also may be able to help with transport, removing one more task from an already full week.Alzheimer's Day Respite Activities Wellington
Each day is built around a purposeful dementia day care programme designed to keep members active, connected and confident. Alzheimer's and dementia day respite activities in Wellington include cognitive exercises, music therapy, arts and crafts, plenty of conversation and occasional outings and day trips. The benefits go well beyond simply passing the time: familiar routines, friendly faces and gentle stimulation support cognitive function, encourage social interaction and lift mood — which often means calmer, happier evenings back at home. Members enjoy the reassurance of a small, supportive community where they are known by name, and families gain peace of mind from regular contact with a team that understands the condition and notices small changes early.
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For carers, the difference can be life-changing. A dementia day respite service in Wellington gives partners, sons and daughters time to rest, work, attend appointments or simply recharge, without worry or guilt. Attendance is flexible, with one to four days a week available, and funding may be arranged through a GP referral, or a place can be taken up privately — making the service accessible to a wide range of households. Local GP Dr Jeff Lowe describes the club as "an important community asset within our health and care system", praising the team's "unending kindness and support". Anyone exploring dementia respite care for caregivers in Wellington, or an Alzheimer's day care programme for a family member, is warmly invited to get in touch: phone The Marsden Club on 04 476 6719 or The Chelsea Club on 04 387 7207, Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm.
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