News National Pension Day 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:
News Thank You Day 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.
News Brain Injury in Sport: UK Parliamentary Report 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.
News Amazing Audrey and the Global Odyssey Challenge 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.
News Carer's Hub opens at DGRI to support the region’s Carers THE Carers’ Hub at Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary has opened to provide support to the thousands of unpaid Carers across the region.
Content Page Adrenaline Events -Skydives, Abseils and more Take on an exhilarating challenge for #TeamAlzScot!
Case study Karen and Ina's story Karen describes her and her family's journey with dementia and Alzheimer Scotland's support, following her mum's diagnosis in February 2019.
News Eleven year old Ruaridh sets the pace in dedication to his gran 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.