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Symptoms and diagnosis

Every person experiences dementia differently. It all depends on how and what parts of the brain are affected.

Statistics

Information noting the difference between prevalence and incidence rates of dementia in Scotland.

Information sheet

Driving and dementia

f you have dementia and you want to carry on driving, this information sheet will tell you what you must do to make sure you are driving legally.

Celebrating 90,000 Dementia Friends in Scotland

Alzheimer Scotland is celebrating after reaching 90,000 Dementia Friends in Scotland.

Dedicated Alzheimer Scotland staff swims The Polar Bear Challenge – Arctic level

Cousins aim high for July to Do it for Dementia

Cousins from the North East of Scotland aim high for July with an ambitious fundraising challenge.

Big Blue Thank You: Alzheimer Scotland key worker Norman Williamson laces up his trainers to fundraise for TeamAlzScot

As we gear up for the Big Blue Thank You virtual movement, Norman Williamson, Dementia Advisor for Alzheimer Scotland shares his experience of fundraising and being a key worker during the pandemic.

Key worker Lindsey cycles 250 miles in memory of her beloved Nana

Lindsey Shanley, a key worker from Midlothian is cycling 250 miles in memory of her beloved Nana.

Legacy FAQs

We've put together some of the frequently asked questions about leaving a legacy to Alzheimer Scotland.

20,000 research participants recruited through Join Dementia Research

Alzheimer Scotland is welcoming the news that over 20,000 study participants have been involved in vital research thanks to Join Dementia Research across the UK.