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Read about some of the amazing work done by the Scottish Dementia Working Group (SDWG) and the National Dementia Carers Action Network (NDCAN) in 2023.

Virtual reality technology that helps football fans living with dementia rekindle big match memories was unveiled today at Hampden Park.

Naomi’s grandad, Jim was diagnosed with dementia. Here, she shares his story and explains that at the grand age of 88, he continues to live well. 

Alzheimer Scotland’s Brain Health and Dementia Resource Centre in Kilmarnock is celebrating 10 years in the town.

A major new report published today by Alzheimer Scotland reveals a fragmented, crisis-prone system that is failing to meet the long term care needs of people with advanced dementia.

Ricky’s mother-in-law, Anne, was diagnosed with dementia last year. Now, the fitness enthusiast has set himself a series of endurances challenges to raise vital funds for Alzheimer Scotland.

Scotland’s second dedicated Outdoor Brain Health and Dementia Resource Centre is getting ready to open its doors, a special space within Lauriston Castle Gardens that will make the site even more meaningful and accessible for all.  

Alzheimer Scotland has been working closely with the Australian Childhood Dementia Initiative to develop our understanding of why some younger people develop Childhood Dementia.

Martin Robertson was diagnosed with a rare form of dementia, Posterior Cortical Atrophy, in 2016 aged 57. Since then, he has engaged heavily with the research field, seeing it as the route to a cure for this disease. 

11 year old Ruaridh has raised over £2,690 for Alzheimer Scotland by running just over a mile every hour until he reaches the distance of 26.2 miles (the same as a full marathon).