News A message of support to those in Scotland's care homes A message of support to residents, staff and family members of those living in Scotland’s care homes from Alzheimer Scotland.
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.
Content Page 8 Pillars Model of Community Support An approach to supporting people with dementia living at home, during the moderate to severe stages of the illness
Content Page Advanced Dementia Practice Model An approach to responding to the most complex phase of dementia.
Content Page Scotland's National Dementia Strategy The third strategy develops and builds on the work of the first and second strategies (2010-2013 & 2013-16). It continues to focus on diagnosis, post-diagnostic support and care co-ordination in the community, whilst looking at support for people with advanced dementia.
Content Page Alzheimer Scotland Dementia Consultants Alzheimer Scotland Dementia Nurse Consultants are working to improve care, enhance practice and transform the experience of people with dementia when they go into hospital.
Content Page Fair Dementia Care A report highlighting the inequalities people living with advanced dementia face, in terms of accessing health care, and recommendations to reform current experiences.
Policy report Dementia Epidemic The report highlights the large and rapidly-growing numbers of people with dementia in Scotland and the economic impact now and in the future.