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Sophie is someone who has learned how to live well with dementia. She has gone from not attending support groups to contributing, supporting her peers, campaigning and helping others. This is her story. 

Wendy Rankin, a Development Officer for the Scottish Dementia Working Group (SDWG) and an Alzheimer Scotland Dementia Advisor, tells us about a typical day. 

There is no 'typical' day on our 24hr Freephone Dementia Helpline but four of our highly skilled volunteer call handlers have shared their story to mark Dementia Awareness Week.

We want to make it easier for families and carers to use digital products and services to look after their health and wellbeing. ADAM is a platform that can help.

Our Executive Lead for Localities, Geraldine Ditta, reflects on the way our frontline teams have supported people with dementia and their families and carers since March 2020, pays tribute to our wonderful volunteers, and looks to the future of Alzheimer Scotland’s support.

Jenn Hall, Helpline Manager, shares just one of the many calls taken by our team of highly skilled volunteers. This call record beautifully demonstrates the tangible difference our volunteers can make.

"Dementia can be such a lonely illness, both for the person who has it and for their carers". Doris shares the impact Alzheimer Scotland's support has had on husband Joe, who lives with Alzheimer's disease. 

Find out how Ami McDonnell has been clocking up the steps to reach her target of 500 miles and raising a phenomenal £2,063 for Alzheimer Scotland in the process.

The Edinburgh Marathon Festival is Scotland’s largest running festival of its kind. Join #TeamAlzScot in 2025 and be part of this iconic event!