Alzheimer Scotland's response to the launch of Scottish Government's fourth dementia strategy 'A New Dementia Strategy for Scotland: Everyone's Story' - published 31 May 2023. Article type: News - Date posted: 31 May 2023
Brodies - Free Dementia Legal Clinics To mark Dementia Awareness Week next week, Alzheimer Scotland has teamed up with the legal experts at Brodies LLP to support people with dementia, their carers and families through our ‘Ask the Expert’ legal clinics. Do you have any questions about power of attorney capacity? Book a free 15 min virtual slot with Brodies. Event type: Dementia Awareness Week - Starts on: 2 June 2023
Under 65 Younger Onset Afternoon (Aberdeen) For people under 65 with dementia and their carers to come along for an afternoon of fun. The afternoon will start with a 45-minute health walk with Sport Aberdeen, passing through Union Terrace Gardens and back to the Resource Centre. There will then be the chance to chat with others over some teas, coffees, and cakes. Finally, for a bit of fun, we will end the day with a music quiz! Event type: Dementia Awareness Week - Starts on: 31 May 2023
Brain Health/Prevention Session How do we keep our brain healthy? Take the brain health quiz, try some of healthy refreshments, take exercise, reduce risks, eat well, sleep well and stay connected (Suitable for adults and children). Event type: Dementia Awareness Week - Starts on: 29 May 2023
Information Stand - Tesco (Buckie) Come along and have a chat with the team from Alzheimer Scotland Moray. We will be there from 2-4pm with information about dementia and hints and tips on how to keep your brain healthy. Event type: Dementia Awareness Week - Starts on: 31 May 2023
Carers Support Group and Activity Group (Elgin) Come along to the carers support group to chat to other carers and the Dementia Advisor whilst your cared for can enjoy an activity session with our Activities Organiser in another room in the community centre. Event type: Dementia Awareness Week - Starts on: 30 May 2023
Stuart's South American adventure Stuart Dougall writes about why dementia didn't stop his journey to the city at the 'End of the world'! Article type: Blog - Date posted: 25 May 2023