Alzheimer’s disease medications

Alzheimer’s disease is an illness of the brain which causes dementia. Over half the people in Scotland who have dementia have Alzheimer’s disease.

Dementia is not part of the natural ageing process. Dementia affects the brain, making it harder to remember things or think as clearly as before.

Vascular dementia is the second most common type of dementia.

Every person experiences dementia differently. It all depends on how and what parts of the brain are affected.

Dementia with Lewy Bodies is a common form of dementia but many people have never heard of it.

We've put together information on some of the rarer forms of dementia including Korsakoff's syndrome, Frontotemporal dementia, Posterior cortical atrophy and more...

Emotional support and signposting to services, available 24 hours, 365 days a year.

Support and information for anyone diagnosed with dementia.

Support and activities available to anyone worried about their memory, has a diagnosis of dementia or is supporting someone with dementia.