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Every year on 21 September, World Alzheimer’s Day brings global attention to Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. It’s a time to raise awareness, fight stigma, and highlight the ongoing need for research and support for people living with dementia and their families and carers.

Join us at our Open Door Event at the Alzheimer Scotland Dementia Resource Centre in Aberdeen to share your experiences of dementia care and support in the local community.

Find out how therapeutic activities, such as Tai-Chi, Yoga and exercise, are incorporated into Alzheimer Scotland's supports. Includes a short and informative video clip.

Martin Robertson was diagnosed with a rare form of dementia, Posterior Cortical Atrophy, in 2016 aged 57. Since then, he has engaged heavily with the research field, seeing it as the route to a cure for this disease. 

Come and join us for a Tea and Blether in the tipi to mark Dementia Awareness Week. We will be providing a tea and blether that will include a coffee, cake and a chat. We will also be on hand to talk to anyone who has any queries about our Outdoor Dementia Resource Centre. 

Whether you are a green fingered expert or an enthusiastic novice, this is a group for people with dementia, their family members and carers to enjoy the outdoors together.

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).

To celebrate the National Dementia Carers Action Network's 10th Anniversary we spoke to the team to find out a bit more about how NDCAN was formed and what it means to them.

A monthly carers support group that is open to all carers and families of people living with dementia

An activity based group for people with dementia and family carers.