News Promising results in trials of drug donanemab for early Alzheimer's disease Read the response from our team at Brain Health Scotland to today's announcement.
News Husband honours late wife's love for dogs in once in a lifetime fundraising challenge Dave Ramsay, 57, from Cupar in Fife, is on a mission to raise funds for a dementia assistance dog in memory of his late wife, Marcia, who was “dog daft”. Marcia worked for Alzheimer Scotland for many years and was particularly passionate about the Dementia Dog project.
News Outdoor Dementia Resource Centre official opening We were delighted to officially open the Outdoor Dementia Resource Centre (ODRC) on Friday 21 April. Spending time outdoors is proven to enhance mental, physical and social wellbeing. The Centre aims to give people with dementia a rediscovered sense of freedom to explore nature.
News Anne-Marie King, Dementia Advisor, recognised for outstanding contribution in safeguarding scheme Anne-Marie King, Dementia Advisor for Alzheimer Scotland was awarded the Partnership Award in 2022 for her contribution and support in the delivery of the Dementia Safeguarding Scheme (Police Scotland – Argyll & Bute and West Dunbartonshire Divisional Recognition Award).
News Graeme's story Alzheimer Scotland Social Media Ambassador Graeme Sutherland uses his platform to share his experiences of caring for his mum after she was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.
News Andrew and Granny's story 10 year old Andrew lives at home with his Mum, his Granny and his pet labrador. Here, he shares his experience of being a young carer.
News International Children's Book Day April 2 marks International Children's Book day. We are sharing a range of books for children that aim to increase overall understanding of dementia and how they can help support people living with condition.
News Connor's story A PHD student whose studies focus on dementia care is planning to take the plunge in a zip-slide across the Clyde to raise funds for Alzheimer Scotland. When Connor McDonald’s Dad was diagnosed with dementia, he already had some experience of the condition as he cared for his Gran as a child back in 2006. Still, his Dad’s diagnosis came as a shock.
News Clocks Changing - Useful Tips Clocks go forward 1 hour at 1am on the last Sunday in March. The clocks going forward can be a difficult time for a person living with dementia, but there are some things you can do to make the change less of a challenge and help them cope with the loss of an hour.
