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A collaboration between Alzheimer Scotland and Dogs for Good, the Dementia Dog project harnesses the power of dogs to help people affected by dementia.

Willy lives in Edinburgh, and in 2021, was diagnosed with early-stage Alzheimer’s disease. This is his personal journey of adapting to living with dementia.

Walking Group, Abbotsford, Melrose

Every Monday 11am-1pm

Our centres are designed to provide a friendly, welcoming and accessible environment for people with dementia, their families and carers.

Selkirk Memory Café

Held on the first and third Tuesday of each month, 2pm-3.30pm

Peebles Memory Café.  Held fortnightly on a Thursday from 2.30pm-4.30pm

We asked the Scottish Dementia Working Group to share their lived experiences of diagnosis and living well with dementia.

Join us for an interactive online Dementia Friends session where you can gain a better understanding of dementia and the things you can do to help people living the condition.

Alzheimer Scotland 'Time for You' fund was developed to allow carers to apply for grants to pay for short breaks, gym memberships and hobbies. Read some of the stories shared with us.

Find out more about our Innovation and Development Team's work in partnership with ORCHA to develop a digital health library for people living with dementia, their carers and families.