Alzheimer Scotland

No one should go through dementia alone

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Alzheimer Scotland's 24 hour, freephone Dementia Helpline is here for people with dementia, those who care for them and anyone with a concern or query regarding dementia.

News

Join Alzheimer Scotland's Tartan Army!
We're seeking football fans who can donate a few hours of their time to improve the lives of people with dementia and those who care for them. Added 18/03/10

Taking charge - new guide to self-directed support for people with dementia and their carers
A new booklet from Alzheimer Scotland aimed at raising awareness of self-directed support - a way for individuals to work with the social work department, other organisations and paid workers to put together a package of care that suits their needs and the way they want to live their lives. Added 18/03/10

Wanted - Development Workers for Highland and Argyll & Clyde
Alzheimer Scotland in conjunction with Big Lottery Funding seeks two very special people to join us and take the lead in this exciting new initiative. Added 18/03/10

Alzheimer Scotland welcomes new major funding initiative from BIG Lottery
Alzheimer Scotland welcomes today’s announcement by the BIG Lottery of a new £50 million National Lottery investment in Scotland, aimed at transforming the life chances of young people leaving care and fundamentally improving the lives of older people with dementia and their carers. Added 05/03/10

Dementia Awareness Week Conference - Scotland's Dementia Strategy – Making it Work for People
Glasgow, June 7. Focusing on the Scottish Government's National Dementia Strategy, this event gives an opportunity to hear about the recommendations in detail and what they will mean for people with dementia, their carers, local communities and professionals.Added 01/03/10

Do you work for Argos or Homebase?
You can help people with dementia and their carers.Added 23/02/10

Scotland's leading dementia charity

Alzheimer Scotland is the leading dementia organisation in Scotland. We campaign for the rights of people with dementia and their families and provide an extensive range of innovative and personalised support services.

Our aims:

• To be the national and local voice of and for people with dementia and their carers in Scotland
• To improve public policies for the benefit of people with dementia and their carers
• To provide and to secure the provision of high quality services for people with dementia
• To provide and to secure the provision of high quality services for carers of people with dementia.