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The latest dementia news and updates from Alzheimer Scotland. Use the dropdown menu below to filter news by topic.

Running duo raise funds for Alzheimer Scotland

Lisa and Kimberleigh completed a fundraising challenge to run 50 miles in one month to raise awareness of dementia and funds for Alzheimer Scotland.

6 February 2024

Safer Internet Day

#Saferinternetday is Tuesday 6 February and we wanted to share some top tips in staying safe online.

1 February 2024

Generous SCO concert-goers hit the high notes for Alzheimer Scotland

Huge thanks to everyone who supported our fundraising collections at the Scottish Chamber Orchestra's Viennese New Year concerts in Edinburgh, Perth, Aberdeen and Ayr. Generous concert-goers donated almost £5,000!

17 January 2024

Care home visiting over the festive period

We are hearing reports of visitation being denied in care homes experiencing an outbreak of coronavirus. Even in outbreak situations, individuals in care homes should be supported to receive visitors, and unnecessary restrictions should not be imposed.

22 December 2023

Special Riverside Museum display sparks memories

'Car Sparks Memories', a new exhibit at Glasgow’s Riverside Museum, harnessing the power of reminiscence therapy, was unveiled earlier this year.

20 December 2023

Top tech tips this winter

Here are our top tech tips and for winter showcasing some of the devices tried and tested by people living with dementia and their carers.

12 December 2023

Balancing act: Ethics and AI in dementia support

The Scottish Dementia Working Group (SDWG) met up to discuss how AI is increasingly being used in dementia research.

20 November 2023

Alzheimer Scotland Annual Review 2022-2023

Our Annual Review for 2022-2023 has been published and is available to download.

15 November 2023

Budding artist to showcase work in art exhibition

A solo art exhibition “Jist John” by new artist John Sangster will be on show at The Studio, Monymusk this weekend. John was inspired to start painting after being diagnosed with Lewy body dementia and strives to live well with dementia.

19 October 2023

AHP Dementia Webinar Series

The latest webinar in the series is 'Driving and Dementia' and is being held on Wednesday 25 October.

Dedicated fundraiser Morag set to skydive for Alzheimer Scotland!

A tireless fundraiser, Morag has achieved some impressive feats in her support of various charities over the years. This time, Alzheimer Scotland is her chosen beneficiary, and she has an activity in her sights that will really test her mettle…

29 September 2023

Our response to Alzheimer's Research UK film

Alzheimer’s Research UK has released a short animated film ‘change the ending’ in support of their new fundraising campaign #ForACure. Alzheimer Scotland has published a statement in response to this film.

21 September 2023

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