Case study Bill & Isobel's story I can’t praise the Alzheimer Scotland staff highly enough. They’ve been great to Bill and me all these years. I don’t know what we would have done without them!
Information sheet Personal appearance & hygiene Keeping clean and suitably dressed is important to all of us. It affects how we feel about ourselves and how other people react to us.
Policy report Five Pillars Model of Post Diagnostic Support Alzheimer Scotland’s Five Pillar Model of Post Diagnostic Support which sets out the five key elements which are essential to supporting people after their diagnosis.
Case study Volunteering with the Scottish Dementia Working Group The volunteer work I do is really varied; helping out with monthly meetings, interviewing members about their experiences of setting up audio-visual equipment – I’ve even accompanied a member to a European Parliament meeting in Brussels!
Information sheet Dementia: Making Decisions - a practical guide Practical advice and information on how to weigh-up information and options for action when faced with situations in which major decisions need to be made.
Information sheet Self-Directed Support and dementia (SDS) A way for individuals to work with the social work department, other organisations and paid workers to put together a package of care that suits their needs and the way they want to live their lives.
Information sheet Dementia Research Centre We are committed to funding research to improve the lives of people with dementia now and in the future.
Case study Some peace of mind The volunteer obviously provided a person-centred service, showing genuine interest and valuing Dad’s life and interests
Policy report Dementia Epidemic The report highlights the large and rapidly-growing numbers of people with dementia in Scotland and the economic impact now and in the future.
Policy report Facing Dementia Together Project Piloting dementia post-diagnostic support in Renfrewshire and East Renfrewshire