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Many steps can be taken throughout life to lower our chances of developing dementia. Regular exercise and eating well are among a range of activities that have huge benefits for our brain health and Ross McNamee, a carer for his Mum, couldn’t agree more.

This Mental Health Awareness Week we want to recognise all of the incredible carers of people living with dementia in Scotland.

Find out the ways you can support Alzheimer Scotland when you're shopping.

Jeanette shares with us in her blog the story of the work done by her local Musical Memories group during lockdown.  

Angus was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease five years ago. His wife, Jean, didn’t want to leave him alone for long, but she really needed a break from caring.

The Scottish Libraries & Information Council, the Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre, Alzheimer Scotland and pathfinder libraries in Stirling, Aberdeenshire, Glasgow, Fife, North Ayrshire, Inverclyde, the Lothians, East Dunbartonshire and Renfrewshire launched a new partnership to establish vital dementia information hubs in over 120 community libraries

Stephanie shares her Memory Walk story with us. 

To mark Grief Awareness Week, we wanted to share the inspirational and touching story of Fiona and Eric. Fiona and Eric had 30 years of marriage together. Eric was diagnosed with dementia when he started to struggle understanding things and passed away 2 years ago from pneumonia. Fiona explains the emotional journey in dealing with Eric's diagnosis and the feeling of grief. 

Anna Borthwick from Brain Health Scotland, has written a blog for International Women's Day 2021 on women and dementia, and how to keep your brain healthy.