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A new report published today has identified two new ways to lower our risk of dementia, and estimates that up to 45% of cases could be preventable. The Lancet Commission report adds ‘uncorrected vision loss’ and ‘high cholesterol’ to the previous list of 12 modifiable risk factors.

Retired police detective and grandfather-of-14 Neil White, 68, was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 2023. He describes his determination to live the best life possible with dementia, and how he decided to zipslide across the Clyde for Alzheimer Scotland.

With summer holiday season in full swing, we have put together some useful tips for travelling. 

April 2023 saw the official opening of the UK’s first Outdoor Dementia Resource Centre in Badaguish, Aviemore and since then the Centre has welcomed hundreds of people who are living with dementia, their families, and carers. 

Marc’s mum Therese, 72, was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 2023. Here he shares her story, describing how their love of cooking helped them reconnect and also sparked an idea for a fundraising recipe book

After some recent reports, we'd like to reassure our supporters that we do not conduct door to door fundraising. 

A new report 'The health and social care of people living with diagnosed or suspected dementia in prison' has been published by Alzheimer Scotland’s Centre for Policy and Practice (ASCPP).

Leading dementia organisations across the country come together to demand better for people living with dementia now, and future generations.

11 year old superstar Ruaridh recently completed a thrilling 24 hour marathon challenge in honour of his granny who has dementia. This is his story.

Read about some of the amazing work done by the Scottish Dementia Working Group (SDWG) and the National Dementia Carers Action Network (NDCAN) in 2023.

Virtual reality technology that helps football fans living with dementia rekindle big match memories was unveiled today at Hampden Park.

Naomi’s grandad, Jim was diagnosed with dementia. Here, she shares his story and explains that at the grand age of 88, he continues to live well.