News Biggar High students raise thousands for people living with dementia November’s ‘Charity Week’ at Biggar High saw £3,000 pounds raised for people living with dementia after school pupils nominated Alzheimer Scotland to receive the funds.
News From Scotland to South America, why dementia didn’t stop my adventure Stuart Dougall writes about why dementia didn't stop his journey to the city at the 'End of the world'!
News Anne-Marie King, Dementia Advisor, recognised for outstanding contribution in safeguarding scheme Anne-Marie King, Dementia Advisor for Alzheimer Scotland was awarded the Partnership Award in 2022 for her contribution and support in the delivery of the Dementia Safeguarding Scheme (Police Scotland – Argyll & Bute and West Dunbartonshire Divisional Recognition Award).
News Alzheimer Scotland plans to launch the UK's first Outdoor Dementia Resource Centre Alzheimer Scotland is due to launch the UK's first Outdoor Dementia Resource Centre, thanks to a successful bid for funding as part of the NLHF Heritage Horizons Award from the Cairngorms Trust. The unique project will enable people with dementia and their family carers to experience the mental and physical benefits of spending time outdoors.
News Alzheimer Scotland's response to the launch of Scottish Government's fourth dementia strategy 'A New Dementia Strategy for Scotland: Everyone's Story' - published 31 May 2023.
News Coast Candle Co partners with Alzheimer Scotland to create a ‘memory’ candle designed by people living with dementia. Coast Candle Co have partnered up with us in creating a ‘memory’ candle designed by people living with dementia around the theme of memories. The candle is available online to help raise money for Alzheimer Scotland.
News ‘Tipi on Tour’ in Strathspey with team from outdoor dementia resource centre at Badaguish Last summer Alzheimer Scotland announced plans for the UK’s first Outdoor Dementia Resource Centre at Badaguish Outdoor Centre near Aviemore, which will officially open in April 2023. Over the next six weeks the team will be taking the project on tour around Strathspey with their tipi as a mobile venue so people can find out more about and experience the services the new centre will provide.
News Deaths from dementias increase - our response The National Records of Scotland today published the latest dementia death statistics alongside their report - 'Alzheimer's and other dementia deaths 2022'.
News Helpline Manager and partner team up to celebrate 40 years of Alzheimer Scotland- Do it for Dementia Helpline Manager Jenn Hall and her partner Joolz Wallace take on '40 for 40' to support Alzheimer Scotland's Do it for Dementia campaign.
News Our winter support We know that winter can be a challenging time. We want to reassure you that Alzheimer Scotland will remain here for you over these coming months between our local support and warm spaces, our National Dementia Advisor Service and our 24 hour Freephone Dementia Helpline.
