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There will be a lot of people who will be so excited about this weekend coming with all the bonfire parties and fireworks. This can be a very noisy and confusing time for many. Here are some tips to reduce stress this weekend. 

Alzheimer Scotland's response to the first-hand through reports we are receiving about developing visiting inconsistencies in care homes as a direct result of the new Omicron variant.

We wanted to highlight some key facts and benefits that someone may be entitled to at pension age if they have a diagnosis or care for someone:

Sunday 2 July is the UK’s third annual Thank You Day, which in the last two years has brought over 15 million people together to strengthen bonds and create kinder communities. This year, to say a special thank you to unpaid carers, Music for Dementia has recorded a song with Tony Christie to get the nation singing. The track also features Alzheimer Scotland social media ambassador Graeme Sutherland, who cares for his mum Linda.  

The UK Parliament’s Department for Culture Media and Sport (DCMS) committee has released its report and recommendations following a detailed inquiry into sports participation and brain injury.

Ultra-marathon runner Audrey McIntosh has raised over £34,000 for Alzheimer Scotland in recent years by setting herself extreme challenges as part of her Global Odyssey Challenge to run 100k in every continent.

THE Carers’ Hub at Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary has opened to provide support to the thousands of unpaid Carers across the region.

Eleven year old Ruaridh has raised over £2,690 and counting for Alzheimer Scotland by taking on an unusual 24 hour challenge. He will run a little more than one mile, every hour for 24 hours until he reaches the distance of 26.2 miles (the same as a full marathon). All of this is in support of his granny who is currently living with dementia in East Lothian.

Lynsey Bryce from West Lothian is completing the magical Supernova Kelpies 5K twice for TeamAlzScot