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