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To mark DementiaAwareness Week, we have teamed up with the legal experts at Brodies LLP to support people with dementia, their carers and families with information and advice on Power of Attorney.

To mark DementiaAwareness Week, we have teamed up with the legal experts at Brodies LLP to support people with dementia, their carers and families with information and advice on Power of Attorney.

People often assume that memory loss and dementia are one and the same, but there are other key symptoms and signs to look out for.

Lesley's story - find out more about a carer's experience with Lesley Moore, Learning & Development Lead at Alzheimer Scotland. 

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, Harestanes Visitor Centre

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