Blog COLIN’S STORY On 10 of September, Colin Thomson (42) will be raising money for Alzheimer Scotland in honour of his father-in-law, Bert, by braving the Total Warrior challenge at Balgone Estate, just outside Edinburgh.
Blog STEFAN’S STORY This year, Stefan Kazmyrczuk (26) from Haddington, threw himself off a 160 foot crane for Alzheimer Scotland. We caught up with Stefan to find out what inspired him to bungee over the Clyde!
Case study Benny's story I’m 78 and I have Alzheimer’s disease - that’s why I wanted to volunteer, to help other people with the same condition. I feel that I am doing well and other people can as well.
Case study Brenda's story I volunteer with Alzheimer Scotland where I attend the Day Centre once a week, take part in fund-raising and serve on the branch committee. It keeps me busy!
Case study Jill's story To people thinking about volunteering, I would say come and join Alzheimer Scotland!
Information sheet Communicating with someone who has dementia: 12 helpful hints Dementia is an illness of the brain. which often affects memory first. A person with dementia may become confused about where they are, what day it is and who people are.
Information sheet CADASIL CADASIL is the most common genetic cause of stroke and vascular dementia in adults.
Policy report Evaluation of AHP Dementia Consultants Commissioned research evaluating the impact of the AHP Dementia Consultants.
Information sheet Getting to Know Me Giving hospital staff a better understanding of patients with dementia who are admitted either for planned treatment, such as an operation, or in an emergency.
