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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.

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.

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. 

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.

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. 

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