I am a person 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 three quotes above are from a booklet written and compiled by Pat, James and Ian. It is called "Don't make the journey alone" and you can read it at the link below or order it from our 24hour Dementia Helpline (0808 808 3000).

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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: useful information for people with dementia
This booklet is for anyone who has a diagnosis of dementia. It will help you to understand the illness and cope with its effects on your 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

Other useful information

Research
Other useful organisations

Large print and audio versions of Alzheimer Scotland information