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Volunteers play so many roles at Alzheimer Scotland. Whether it's lending a helping hand at their local Centre, manning our 24h Freephone Dementia Helpline, or holding the bucket at a national collection, volunteers are essential to our work. This week, we want to say a huge thank you to every one of our generous and dedicated volunteers.

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A project has been chosen to be the recipient of the Alzheimer Scotland Student Research Programme.

'A New Dementia Strategy for Scotland: Everyone's Story' - published 31 May 2023.

Lorna is a retired primary school teacher who was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease three years ago. Despite her diagnosis, Lorna has continued to live a full and active life through her passion for art. She has held fundraising dinners, exhibited her work, and written a book of poetry, all in support of Alzheimer Scotland.

Our team at Brain Health Scotland have been announced as finalists in the Scottish Charity Awards 2023 for their contribution in the My Amazing Brain school programme. 

Read the response from our team at Brain Health Scotland to today's announcement.

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. 

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.

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).