News Volunteers wanted for nationwide appeal We are teaming up with Morrisons supermarkets in a nationwide fundraising appeal from Monday 13 – Sunday 19 May. Could you spare a couple of hours to make a difference?
News Alzheimer Scotland's position on recent media portrayals of dementia In recent days and months, we have witnessed an increase in hard hitting and in the view of many people, stereotypical and frightening images of what living with some form of dementia means, however Alzheimer Scotland does not support this approach.
News Dementia Mission Summit at 10 Downing Street At a summit held at 10 Downing Street on 20 March, Scott Mitchell, the husband of the late Dame Barbara Windsor was announced as People’s Champion for a national Dementia Mission named in memory of the star.
News It’s never too early, never too late As we age, it’s inevitable that our brain changes, but the positive news is that we are increasingly learning more about the steps we can take throughout our life to protect our brain health. We asked four members of the Scottish Dementia Working Group (SDWG) what steps they take to look after their brain health.
News Care Roadshow Glasgow Care Roadshow Scotland provides the perfect opportunity to source the latest innovations in the care industry, hear sector updates and enjoy valuable networking opportunities. The event takes place Tuesday 16th April 2024, 9:30am – 3pm, Hampden Park, Glasgow.
News Volunteer Counsellors Alzheimer Scotland offers a free, confidential, person-centred counselling service which is in high demand. We are looking for qualified counsellors to volunteer to support the delivery of this critical frontline service.
News From Stitching the Pitch to Stitching Stars From Stitching the Pitch to Stitching Stars – Alzheimer Scotland’s Quilter in Residence understands the many threads that bind us.
News Stitching Stars – March Challenge Could you be a Stitching Star for Alzheimer Scotland? Find out more about how you can get involved in our new challenge taking place in March.
News Outdoor enthusiast Catriona and family fundraise over £4000 for Alzheimer Scotland! Following Catriona’s diagnosis of dementia and inspired by their mum’s love of the outdoors, in 2021, Caitlin and her sister Sinead and their mum undertook their 100 miles challenge. Following this Caitlin and her mum completed the 90k step challenge!
News Family wanted for Dementia Assistance Dog - Applications now open Applications are wanted from individuals living in Greater Glasgow who are at a mild stage of dementia and who live at home with a full-time unpaid carer.