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When someone with dementia goes missing it’s a distressing time for families. This is your guide to initiatives and resources that can help bring your loved one safely back home and ensure a prompt response in case of an emergency.  These tools, developed in partnership with Police Scotland, can support a person to maintain independence and keep doing the things they enjoy with peace of mind.

An inspiring project developing personalised strategies to support mental health and well-being.

The Scottish Libraries & Information Council, the Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre, Alzheimer Scotland and pathfinder libraries in Stirling, Aberdeenshire, Glasgow, Fife, North Ayrshire, Inverclyde, the Lothians, East Dunbartonshire and Renfrewshire launched a new partnership to establish vital dementia information hubs in over 120 community libraries

Marion Ritchie shares her experience of having to give up work in order to care for her husband, Dave

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.

An easy, secure and accessible way to access health apps.

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.