Alzheimer Scotland

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dementia on their own

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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.

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Alzheimer Scotland comment on the case of Jeanette Maitland, whose husband was given 106 carers in one year
No one should have to go through the experience that Jeanette Maitland and her late husband faced. Unjustifiably frequent changes of support and care staff are simply not acceptable in any circumstance, particularly where dementia is concerned, and we must learn some very quick lessons from this terrible situation.Added 18/05/12
Launch of Scotland's Dementia Awards
Today sees the launch of the first ever Scotland’s Dementia Awards: a partnership between Alzheimer Scotland, NHS Education for Scotland, NHS Health Scotland and the Scottish Social Services Council. The awards will showcase the creativity, innovation and dedication that make a real difference to the daily lives of people with dementia and their families across Scotland when organisations, groups and teams work together.Added 15/05/12
Alzheimer Scotland’s ‘Facing Dementia Together’ project shortlisted for Care Accolade
Alzheimer Scotland’s Facing Dementia Together post-diagnostic support project is one of 27 finalists for the Scotland’s Care Accolades 2012. The Facing Dementia Together project is a finalist for the Adults and Older People accolade.Added 15/05/12
Alzheimer Scotland and Tesco smash fundraising target and raise £761,683.16
Tesco staff and customers in Scotland have smashed their fundraising target, meaning we can help even more people across the country live well with dementia.Added 01/05/12
Showcase for Dementia Dog project
The Dementia Dog project, along with four other design projects aimed at improving the lives of people with dementia and their families, showcased at the 'Living Well with Dementia' exhibition.Added 26/04/12
Alzheimer Scotland's Dementia Research Centre to host seminar on "Dementia: Diagnosis and Beyond"
A one day event (Thursday 17 May) aimed at staff, volunteers and carers who are supporting a person with dementia, supporting a person with intellectual disability and dementia or interested in finding out more about diagnosis and post-diagnostic support. Added 13/04/12
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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.