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Wendy describes how she lives life to the full after being diagnosed with young onset Alzheimer’s disease.

The clocks will go forward one hour on Sunday 30 March 2025. 

Monday 10 to Sunday 16 March is Brain Awareness Week, an annual campaign that aims to foster public enthusiasm and support for brain science.

Thea Laurie, an NDCAN member and former carer, shares her thoughts on women's brain health for International Women’s Day.
 

It has been announced today that the Scottish Medicines Consortium’s assessment of Alzheimer’s disease treatment lecanemab has not been successful. 

For World Lewy Body Dementia Day, Fiona talks about caring for her husband Andrew, who is living with this almost unknown dementia, and the need for better awareness

Article written by Alzheimer Scotland Chief Executive Henry Simmons and published in the Scottish Sun on Sunday on 26 January 2025

A red weather warning is in place for parts of Scotland on Friday 24 January. 

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.