Every year on the 21 September, World Alzheimer’s Day brings global attention to Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. It is a day dedicated to raising awareness, challenging stigma and highlighting the ongoing need for research and support for people living with dementia, as well as their families and carers. Alzheimer Scotland are proud to lead this effort in Scotland, focusing not only on supporting those with dementia but also supporting brain health. The charity is named after Alois Alzheimer, the pioneering neurologist who first identified Alzheimer’s...
Generally speaking, when a person develops an Alzheimer’s
type of dementia, they are presumed to have Alzheimer’s disease, the most
common dementia. Jim was diagnosed...
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Have you seen our online interactive website, Connecting People Connecting Support online Occupation Matters?
The aim of the website is to reach...
“When you’ve met one person with dementia, you’ve met one person with dementia”, said the well-respected Professor Tom Kitwood. This resonates with my...
