For people with dementia
Being diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease is not the end of the world, whilst appreciating that things have changed, there's still a whole world to enjoy.
- Pat
Dementia is not a major part of your life, just part of it. I don't waken up with my first thought being "I have dementia!" I plan ahead and wake up thinking of the activities I have arranged to do that day.
- James
Same person?– no, I'm a better person, I now have a greater understanding of impairments.
- Ian
The quotes above are from a booklet called "Don't make the journey alone" written by Pat, James and Ian.
- Read "Don't make the journey alone" online
- or order it from our 24 hour Dementia Helpline, phone 0808 808 3000
Information and support from other people with dementia
- Don't make the Journey Alone
- Scottish Dementia Working Group
- Make your voice heard - find a local involvement group in your area
- Dementia Advocacy & Support Network International web-based information and support network run by people with dementia
Useful information following a diagnosis of dementia
- Facing dementia: how to live well with your diagnosis A booklet for those worried about dementia or who have been diagnosed. It provides reassurance and suggests practical steps to improve or maintain dignity and quality of life.
- The right to know
- About dementia Includes information on different kinds of dementia, including rare forms of the disease
- Treatment
- Making decisions about future treatment
Practical information and support
- Getting help from your doctor
- Memory aids
- Looking after your memory
- Healthy living with dementia
- Support from the 24 hour Dementia Helpline
- Helpcard a card for people with dementia to use to help people who serve the public to understand their special needs
- Other support from Alzheimer Scotland
- Planning for the future - money and legal issues
- Driving and dementia
- Safety in the home
- Travel and holidays
See also
ResearchOther useful organisations
Large print and audio versions of Alzheimer Scotland information
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24 hour Dementia Helpline
Freephone 0808 808 3000
Freephone 0808 808 3000



