News Celebrating 90,000 Dementia Friends in Scotland Alzheimer Scotland is celebrating after reaching 90,000 Dementia Friends in Scotland.
News Is research the route to finding a cure? Martin's story Martin Robertson was diagnosed with a rare form of dementia, Posterior Cortical Atrophy, in 2016 aged 57. Since then, he has engaged heavily with the research field, seeing it as the route to a cure for this disease.
News Alzheimer Scotland celebrate opening of Kelso Dementia Resource Centre The new community hub will support and connect people living with dementia.
News Nick inspires the country to get out and walk for Scotland’s Memory Walk Nick Gardner inspires the country to get out and walk for Scotland’s Memory Walk 2021
Content Page Kenny's Story SDWG member Kenny talks about the difference that Self Directed Support has made to his life
Information sheet Constipation and faecal impaction Constipation can be caused by a lack of dietary fibre, lack of fluids and lack of exercise or reduced mobility.
Content Page Archie's Story SDWG member Archie shares his experience of being a person with dementia and having Covid
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 West Lothian Dementia Resource Centre Opens Its Doors The newly refurbished centre will serve as a community hub
Content Page 5 Pillar Model of Post Diagnostic Support Every person with a diagnosis of dementia in Scotland is entitled to one year of Post Diagnostic Support. The 5 Pillars Model provides a framework for people living with dementia, their families and carers to live as well as possible with dementia and prepare for the future.
