Dementia in prisons 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). Article type: News - Date posted: 27 June 2024
Marathon runner Ruaridh is a Little Champion Eleven-year old superstar Ruaridh recently completed a thrilling 24 hour marathon challenge in dedication to his granny who has dementia. Ruaridh, his family and friends teamed up to run a mile, every hour until they reached 26.2 miles – raising more than £10,000 for Alzheimer Scotland. Ruaridh’s mum explains his amazing journey since the challenge. Article type: News - Date posted: 19 June 2024
UK dementia charities call on the next UK Government to take action on dementia Leading dementia organisations across the country come together to demand better for people living with dementia now, and future generations. Article type: News - Date posted: 13 June 2024
Epilepsy Scotland Information Talk Epilepsy Scotland is visiting our Stranraer Brain Health and Dementia Resource Centre for an information talk, providing a great opportunity to meet them, ask questions, and pick up some leaflets. Starts on: 17 July 2024
Paris Marathon 2025 Secure your place to take part in the Paris Marathon or Harmonie Mutuelle Semi de Paris (half marathon) 2025 Event type: Fundraising Running - Starts on: 9 March 2025
Active Voice Annual Report now published 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. Article type: News - Date posted: 11 June 2024
Virtual reality experience could be a game changer for football fans with dementia Virtual reality technology that helps football fans living with dementia rekindle big match memories was unveiled today at Hampden Park. Article type: News - Date posted: 5 June 2024
Naomi completes half marathon in dedication to her Grandad 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. Article type: News - Date posted: 4 June 2024
Kilmarnock dementia resource centre celebrates 10th anniversary Alzheimer Scotland’s Brain Health and Dementia Resource Centre in Kilmarnock is celebrating 10 years in the town. Article type: News - Date posted: 3 June 2024
Career Guidance and Young Onset Dementia SDWG member Stuart shares his story as part of a Career Guidance and Young Onset Dementia research project.