News Former First Minister launches advanced dementia care report Former First Minister, Henry McLeish launches advanced dementia care report to address unfair costs of care
Policy report Delivering Integrated Dementia Care: The 8 Pillars Model of Community This report sets out an integrated and comprehensive, evidence-based approach to supporting people with dementia living at home during the moderate to severe stages of the illness.
Event Tipi On Tour - Mains House Care Home – residents only 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. Book your tickets now!
Local Support Day opportunities/Enhanced Day Care - Bonnyrigg Specialist support for people with dementia to maintain their skills to remain independent for as long as possible and feel good about themselves.
Information sheet Getting help with caring for someone with dementia Caring for someone with dementia can be a hard and demanding task. Try not to take on all the work and responsibility by yourself.
Local Support The Caring Cafe - Linlithgow A meeting place in the heart of the West Lothian community that gives people with dementia and their carers a chance to meet others in a similar situation.
News Inspirational Patti Davis, 90, walks care home circuit daily for charity Inspirational Patti (90) is taking part in a virtual event and raising thousands for charity.
News Caring Iggy presented with a medal A school boy from Edinburgh recently visited Westminster to be honoured for his kindness and compassion
Content Page Money and legal matters Information and resources to help a person with dementia, and their family members, to make decisions for the future.
Information sheet Getting help with caring for someone with dementia Guidelines which will help you cope with your caring role, and help you understand why it is so important that you look after yourself.