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The Voice of Lived Experience....

“Visiting Alzheimer Scotland gave students valuable insight...

In conversation with Margaret, member...

Hello! Emma and Aoife here. We...

The Voice of Lived Experience. Shaping Future Allied Health Professionals

“Visiting Alzheimer Scotland gave students valuable insight into how third sector organisations operate in practice. Hearing from fellow students supported peer learning while exploring the charity’s work in fundraising, engagement and post‑diagnostic support brought classroom learning to life.  We are very grateful for our ongoing partnership in developing a dementia‑informed AHP workforce in Scotland.” Ashleigh Gray, Practice Education Lead, Edinburgh Napier University Introduction On the 30th of March 2026, Pre-Registration first year, Master students of Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy from Edinburgh Napier University attended Alzheimer Scotland, National Centre in Edinburgh as a...

The Voice of...

“Visiting Alzheimer Scotland gave students valuable insight into how third sector organisations operate in practice. Hearing from fellow students supported peer learning while exploring...

In conversation with...

Hello! Emma and Aoife here. We are Occupational Therapy Students from Queen Margaret University who were on a 10-week placement with Alzheimer Scotland....

Early Onset Alzheimer’s...

 A famous quote about friendship, attributed to Edna Buchanan, is “Friends are the family we choose for ourselves.” In my case, my family is my...

Early Onset Alzheimer’s...

 My mom always looked and acted younger than her age. I can remember when she wore her auburn hair in a ponytail and everyone thought...

Challenging My Preconceptions....

Hi Everyone! I’m Aoife Gordon, I am a final year MSc Occupational Therapy Student (Pre-Registration) at Queen Margaret University. My last practice placement...

The voice of...

Lessons from Scottish Dementia Working Group and National Dementia Carers Action Network Hello! My name is Emma Galloway, and I am a fourth year...

What Good Support...

Hello! Emma and Aoife here. We are Occupational Therapy Students from Queen Margaret University on a 10-week placement with Alzheimer Scotland. During this...

Early Onset Alzheimer’s...

 I recently attended a funeral where his family provided a video of Pat playing “Faded Love” on his fiddle. I first met Pat when he...

Facilitating Cognitive Stimulation...

An interview with an Occupational Therapist Hello, my name is Sarah Whyte and I’m an Occupational Therapist working in the dementia assessment wards at...