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Scotland’s Dementia Awards 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.

Connecting you to support to live well with dementia in a care home – the AHP contribution 

 

Marion Ritchie shares her experience of having to give up work in order to care for her husband, Dave

We need to recognise what Caring Costs. Despite unpaid carers saving the economy an approximate £132 billion per year, a lack of financial, emotional, and physical support means it often has a negative effect on their mental wellbeing, employment potential, and ultimately their finances.

Alzheimer Scotland premiered a short documentary film in Glasgow to support Fair Dementia Care.

Giving hospital staff a better understanding of patients with dementia who are admitted either for planned treatment, such as an operation, or in an emergency.

THE Carers’ Hub at Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary has opened to provide support to the thousands of unpaid Carers across the region.

Our befriending volunteers offer social contact, and help people living with dementia to combat loneliness and isolation.