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Today, the UK’s medicines regulator, the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), approved a second Alzheimer’s drug, donanemab, for use in the UK. However, an interim provisional decision by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has deemed donanemab not cost-effective for the NHS. As a result, for now at least, the drug will only be available privately.

Kathleen talks about her passion for helping people after an amazing 25 years of volunteering for our Dementia Helpline.

A power of attorney is a document in which you grant someone else the power to run your affairs for you if you become mentally incapacitated.

A monthly donation will help us fund Resource Centres and Community Groups, a network of local Dementia Advisors, our 24-Hour Freephone Dementia Helpline, improve care today and ultimately find a cure for tomorrow.

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

Alzheimer Scotland offers specialist one-to-one support for people with dementia who are at any stage of the illness.

At the present time we estimate that there are over 90,000 people living with dementia in Scotland and your donations will help us to continue to fund much needed support.

Ceri’s mum Margo, 85, was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 2023. She talks about the importance of making new memories and of keeping her mum’s sense of fun alive.