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Many steps can be taken throughout life to lower our chances of developing dementia. Regular exercise and eating well are among a range of activities that have huge benefits for our brain health and Ross McNamee, a carer for his Mum, couldn’t agree more.

Since 1989, our Helpline has supported thousands of people with dementia, their partners, family and friends. We're now looking for dedicated and compassionate volunteers who can commit to at least one regular shift per week on the Helpline.

This week is Brain Awareness Week and we challenge you to think about what you could do to protect your brain health. Here, Kaye Nicolson shares what brain health means to her.

Tuesday 25 & Wednesday 26 April

Your brain is who you are. It is your thoughts and feelings, your knowledge and memories. It is curious and creative, and it needs to be protected. What will you pledge this #BrainAwarenessWeek?

Thea Laurie is a member of NDCAN and an Alzheimer Scotland Trustee.  For International Women’s Day (IWD) – Wednesday 8 March, she shares this opinion piece on the Scottish Government’s recent Women’s Health plan.

To mark World Book Day, we’re delighted to recommend some brilliant books for everyone to enjoy. These have a focus on dementia and range from reflections on real-life experiences to academic guidebooks offering information and support.

Tracy Watt, is running the London marathon this year in dedication to her father who was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease at the age of just 58 and sadly passed away 4 years later.

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

The role of a Post Diagnostic Support (PDS) Link Worker is to support people who have received a dementia diagnosis (and their families) to understand the illness, maintain community connections, meet other people with dementia, and help them with future planning and decision making. Rebecca Macdonald joined Alzheimer Scotland in June 2022 as a PDS Link Worker and shares her thoughts on the role.