We are Scotland's dementia charity
Jan 16, 2025 · Shooting Stars – billed as Scotland’s version of Soccer Aid – will see football legends and celebrities battle it out on the pitch to raise vital funds to support dementia care, research and improvements in brain health.
About dementia - Alzheimer Scotland
Dementia can affect every area of human thinking, feeling and behaviour, but each person with dementia is different - how the illness affects someone depends on which area of their brain is damaged. In Scotland, over 90,000 people have dementia.
What is dementia? - Alzheimer Scotland
In Scotland, over 90,000 people have dementia. It is most common in older people but can affect people in their 40s and 50s or even younger.
Find support near you - Alzheimer Scotland
From our Dementia Advisors, Community Activity Organisers, Dementia Resource Centres, to our freephone 24 hour Dementia Helpline, you are not alone. Use the search field below to find out what support is available in your local area.
About Us - Alzheimer Scotland
Alzheimer Scotland is Scotland’s national dementia charity. Our aim is to make sure nobody faces dementia alone. We provide support and information to people with dementia, their carers and families, we campaign for the rights of people with dementia and fund vital dementia research.
Living with dementia - Alzheimer Scotland
From getting a diagnosis, to getting support, to end of life, this section includes information and advice for anyone living with dementia, worried about their memory or caring for someone with dementia.
What is dementia? - Alzheimer Scotland
Sep 10, 2024 · Dementia is a progressive condition that affects the brain in a variety of ways. Dementia is an umbrella term for over 100 different types of diseases and symptoms, and it's possibly to have more than one type. In Scotland, it is …
Statistics - Alzheimer Scotland
There are an estimated 90,000 people with dementia in Scotland. Around 3,000 of these people will be under the age of 65 years. This estimate is based on the results of studies that screen for cognitive problems and dementia within the population of a set geographical area.
Getting support - Alzheimer Scotland
Our network of Dementia Advisors, Community Activity Organisers, Dementia Resource Centres, and our freephone 24 hour Dementia Helpline, are there to make sure nobody faces dementia alone. Use the buttons below to find out what support is available in your local area.
Getting a diagnosis - Alzheimer Scotland
The earlier you get a diagnosis of dementia, the sooner you can start to come to terms with the illness, make plans for the future, and access support and services that can help. If you have been told that you have dementia, you may be feeling a range of emotions.