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Michael explains how he used Self-Directed Support to help his wife Mary.

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.

Amazon Smile is a new way to make a charity donation while you shop, and as of this month Amazon shoppers can now nominate Alzheimer Scotland as their chosen charity.

Our Digital Team are passionate about helping people find the right pieces of technology to help them live well with dementia. This story demonstrates the difference just one device, an echo show, has made to someone's life.

Volunteers play so many roles at Alzheimer Scotland, and some more unexpected than others! Like Claire*, a volunteer of nearly 10 years who tends our dementia friendly Allotment in Dumbarton.

Volunteers play so many roles at Alzheimer Scotland, and some more unexpected than others! Like Claire*, a volunteer of nearly 10 years who tends our dementia friendly Allotment in Dumbarton.

Jane reflects on her time as a telephone befriending volunteer over lockdown, and on connecting over shared experiences.

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.  

Lynne, originally from Belfast, was diagnosed with young onset Alzheimer’s disease aged 64.