Alzheimer Scotland
@alzscot.bsky.social
The leading dementia charity in Scotland. Worried about dementia or need support? Call our 24 hour Freephone Dementia Helpline: ☎ 0808 808 3000 ☎
On #WorldMentalHealthDay we remember that caring for someone with dementia means supporting their identity, passions, and choices not just managing symptoms 💜
Shared by a member of NDCAN supported by @AlzScot.
#WorldMentalHealthDay
Shared by a member of NDCAN supported by @AlzScot.
#WorldMentalHealthDay
October 10, 2025 at 12:55 PM
On #WorldMentalHealthDay we remember that caring for someone with dementia means supporting their identity, passions, and choices not just managing symptoms 💜
Shared by a member of NDCAN supported by @AlzScot.
#WorldMentalHealthDay
Shared by a member of NDCAN supported by @AlzScot.
#WorldMentalHealthDay
Last month over 17,500 voices signed our petition to #StopTheCuts. After handing this in at the Scottish Parliament, we have now launched our manifesto outlining our vision of a better future for dementia care in Scotland.
Read the manifesto in full on our website: https://pulse.ly/c0rp7taf7s
Read the manifesto in full on our website: https://pulse.ly/c0rp7taf7s
October 9, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Last month over 17,500 voices signed our petition to #StopTheCuts. After handing this in at the Scottish Parliament, we have now launched our manifesto outlining our vision of a better future for dementia care in Scotland.
Read the manifesto in full on our website: https://pulse.ly/c0rp7taf7s
Read the manifesto in full on our website: https://pulse.ly/c0rp7taf7s
"We received great support from Alzheimer Scotland, whose work inspired us to start fundraising.”
Keen photographer Chris was inspired to create a calendar to raise funds in memory of mother-in-law Ethel. 💜
Read Chris' full story:
www.alzscot.org/story/chris-...
Keen photographer Chris was inspired to create a calendar to raise funds in memory of mother-in-law Ethel. 💜
Read Chris' full story:
www.alzscot.org/story/chris-...
October 6, 2025 at 1:20 PM
"We received great support from Alzheimer Scotland, whose work inspired us to start fundraising.”
Keen photographer Chris was inspired to create a calendar to raise funds in memory of mother-in-law Ethel. 💜
Read Chris' full story:
www.alzscot.org/story/chris-...
Keen photographer Chris was inspired to create a calendar to raise funds in memory of mother-in-law Ethel. 💜
Read Chris' full story:
www.alzscot.org/story/chris-...
Alzheimer's disease usually progresses slowly. A sudden change in symptoms may be caused by an infection or dehydration.
If you notice a sudden change, try to stay calm and take note of what’s happening. Reach out to a healthcare professional for guidance. 💜
#WorldAlzheimersMonth
If you notice a sudden change, try to stay calm and take note of what’s happening. Reach out to a healthcare professional for guidance. 💜
#WorldAlzheimersMonth
September 30, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Alzheimer's disease usually progresses slowly. A sudden change in symptoms may be caused by an infection or dehydration.
If you notice a sudden change, try to stay calm and take note of what’s happening. Reach out to a healthcare professional for guidance. 💜
#WorldAlzheimersMonth
If you notice a sudden change, try to stay calm and take note of what’s happening. Reach out to a healthcare professional for guidance. 💜
#WorldAlzheimersMonth
What is the difference between Alzheimer’s disease and dementia?
🧠There are many types of dementia but Alzheimer’s disease is the most common. Other types include Vascular dementia, Lewy body dementia, and Frontotemporal dementia.
#WorldAlzheimersMonth
🧠There are many types of dementia but Alzheimer’s disease is the most common. Other types include Vascular dementia, Lewy body dementia, and Frontotemporal dementia.
#WorldAlzheimersMonth
September 25, 2025 at 12:54 PM
What is the difference between Alzheimer’s disease and dementia?
🧠There are many types of dementia but Alzheimer’s disease is the most common. Other types include Vascular dementia, Lewy body dementia, and Frontotemporal dementia.
#WorldAlzheimersMonth
🧠There are many types of dementia but Alzheimer’s disease is the most common. Other types include Vascular dementia, Lewy body dementia, and Frontotemporal dementia.
#WorldAlzheimersMonth
Find out more on how to use and access it from Police Scotland in our Coffee with a Cop session on the 2nd of October from 11-12noon. Book your place now.👇
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September 24, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Find out more on how to use and access it from Police Scotland in our Coffee with a Cop session on the 2nd of October from 11-12noon. Book your place now.👇
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/coffee-wit...
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/coffee-wit...
The form includes details such as recent photographs, medication details, key phone numbers, daily routines and familiar places the person may visit.
If the person goes missing, the completed document can be shared with police immediately, to enable a quicker and more effective response.
If the person goes missing, the completed document can be shared with police immediately, to enable a quicker and more effective response.
September 24, 2025 at 4:33 PM
The form includes details such as recent photographs, medication details, key phone numbers, daily routines and familiar places the person may visit.
If the person goes missing, the completed document can be shared with police immediately, to enable a quicker and more effective response.
If the person goes missing, the completed document can be shared with police immediately, to enable a quicker and more effective response.
Have you heard of the Herbert Protocol?
The Herbert Protocol is a downloadable form to help keep people with dementia safe. Carers and relatives can record key details about the person, ready to share with police if they go missing. The form should be stored somewhere safe and easy to reach.
The Herbert Protocol is a downloadable form to help keep people with dementia safe. Carers and relatives can record key details about the person, ready to share with police if they go missing. The form should be stored somewhere safe and easy to reach.
September 24, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Have you heard of the Herbert Protocol?
The Herbert Protocol is a downloadable form to help keep people with dementia safe. Carers and relatives can record key details about the person, ready to share with police if they go missing. The form should be stored somewhere safe and easy to reach.
The Herbert Protocol is a downloadable form to help keep people with dementia safe. Carers and relatives can record key details about the person, ready to share with police if they go missing. The form should be stored somewhere safe and easy to reach.
Meet Babs the Brain! 🧠 This #WorldAlzheimersDay, we are excited to launch our Big Brain Tour, made possible by our new partnership with Scotmid.
September 21, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Meet Babs the Brain! 🧠 This #WorldAlzheimersDay, we are excited to launch our Big Brain Tour, made possible by our new partnership with Scotmid.
Tips for caring for someone who has Alzheimer's disease. 💜
Caring for someone with dementia isn’t just about their physical wellbeing – it’s also about helping them live fully. It can be hard at times, but working together benefits you both. Here are some tips. 👇
#WorldAlzheimersMonth
Caring for someone with dementia isn’t just about their physical wellbeing – it’s also about helping them live fully. It can be hard at times, but working together benefits you both. Here are some tips. 👇
#WorldAlzheimersMonth
September 16, 2025 at 10:21 AM
Tips for caring for someone who has Alzheimer's disease. 💜
Caring for someone with dementia isn’t just about their physical wellbeing – it’s also about helping them live fully. It can be hard at times, but working together benefits you both. Here are some tips. 👇
#WorldAlzheimersMonth
Caring for someone with dementia isn’t just about their physical wellbeing – it’s also about helping them live fully. It can be hard at times, but working together benefits you both. Here are some tips. 👇
#WorldAlzheimersMonth
Yesterday, 164 incredible fundraisers crossed the finish line at Murrayfield Stadium for the Edinburgh Kiltwalk. 💜🚶
A huge well done to everyone who took part!
A huge well done to everyone who took part!
September 15, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Yesterday, 164 incredible fundraisers crossed the finish line at Murrayfield Stadium for the Edinburgh Kiltwalk. 💜🚶
A huge well done to everyone who took part!
A huge well done to everyone who took part!
📱Provide gentle reminders to them by phoning or texting.
September 11, 2025 at 3:39 PM
📱Provide gentle reminders to them by phoning or texting.
🚪Use signs on doors. This can help the person find their way around.
📷Photos can help keep a sense of identity - talk about the photographs, especially if their sight is not good.
📷Photos can help keep a sense of identity - talk about the photographs, especially if their sight is not good.
September 11, 2025 at 3:39 PM
🚪Use signs on doors. This can help the person find their way around.
📷Photos can help keep a sense of identity - talk about the photographs, especially if their sight is not good.
📷Photos can help keep a sense of identity - talk about the photographs, especially if their sight is not good.
✅Stick to a routine.
⏲️Use a large clock. This can help with orientation.
⏲️Use a large clock. This can help with orientation.
September 11, 2025 at 3:39 PM
✅Stick to a routine.
⏲️Use a large clock. This can help with orientation.
⏲️Use a large clock. This can help with orientation.
Top tips for coping with memory loss 🧠
One of the most common and well-known symptoms that people are concerned about is memory loss. There are many practical ways to help yourself if you are having difficulty with your memory. Here are a few tips.👇
One of the most common and well-known symptoms that people are concerned about is memory loss. There are many practical ways to help yourself if you are having difficulty with your memory. Here are a few tips.👇
September 11, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Top tips for coping with memory loss 🧠
One of the most common and well-known symptoms that people are concerned about is memory loss. There are many practical ways to help yourself if you are having difficulty with your memory. Here are a few tips.👇
One of the most common and well-known symptoms that people are concerned about is memory loss. There are many practical ways to help yourself if you are having difficulty with your memory. Here are a few tips.👇
Did you know? Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia, but there are over 100 different diseases that can cause dementia. 🧠
There is also a possibility of having more than one type of dementia at the same time.
#WorldAlzheimersMonth
There is also a possibility of having more than one type of dementia at the same time.
#WorldAlzheimersMonth
September 8, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Did you know? Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia, but there are over 100 different diseases that can cause dementia. 🧠
There is also a possibility of having more than one type of dementia at the same time.
#WorldAlzheimersMonth
There is also a possibility of having more than one type of dementia at the same time.
#WorldAlzheimersMonth
This is a reminder that the UK Government will be carrying out an Emergency Alert Test at around 3pm on Sunday 7 September. The test alert will be sent to all compatible mobile phones & tablets across the UK.
Our 24-hour Dementia Helpline (0808 808 3000) will be available throughout this time. 💜
Our 24-hour Dementia Helpline (0808 808 3000) will be available throughout this time. 💜
September 3, 2025 at 3:58 PM
This is a reminder that the UK Government will be carrying out an Emergency Alert Test at around 3pm on Sunday 7 September. The test alert will be sent to all compatible mobile phones & tablets across the UK.
Our 24-hour Dementia Helpline (0808 808 3000) will be available throughout this time. 💜
Our 24-hour Dementia Helpline (0808 808 3000) will be available throughout this time. 💜
🧠At present there is no cure for Alzheimer's disease, but with the right help and support, people can live well with the disease for years.
For more information or emotional support please call our 24-hour Freephone Dementia Helpline on 0808 808 3000. 💜
#WorldAlzheimersMonth
For more information or emotional support please call our 24-hour Freephone Dementia Helpline on 0808 808 3000. 💜
#WorldAlzheimersMonth
September 2, 2025 at 9:39 AM
🧠At present there is no cure for Alzheimer's disease, but with the right help and support, people can live well with the disease for years.
For more information or emotional support please call our 24-hour Freephone Dementia Helpline on 0808 808 3000. 💜
#WorldAlzheimersMonth
For more information or emotional support please call our 24-hour Freephone Dementia Helpline on 0808 808 3000. 💜
#WorldAlzheimersMonth
🧠Most people with Alzheimer’s are over 70 years of age.
🧠Everyone’s experience is different and it isn’t possible to predict which symptoms someone will develop.
#WorldAlzheimersMonth
🧠Everyone’s experience is different and it isn’t possible to predict which symptoms someone will develop.
#WorldAlzheimersMonth
September 2, 2025 at 9:39 AM
🧠Most people with Alzheimer’s are over 70 years of age.
🧠Everyone’s experience is different and it isn’t possible to predict which symptoms someone will develop.
#WorldAlzheimersMonth
🧠Everyone’s experience is different and it isn’t possible to predict which symptoms someone will develop.
#WorldAlzheimersMonth
🧠Did you know? Alzheimer’s disease gradually damages brain cells and their connections, making it harder for a person to manage everyday tasks.
🧠Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia.
#WorldAlzheimersMonth
🧠Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia.
#WorldAlzheimersMonth
September 2, 2025 at 9:39 AM
🧠Did you know? Alzheimer’s disease gradually damages brain cells and their connections, making it harder for a person to manage everyday tasks.
🧠Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia.
#WorldAlzheimersMonth
🧠Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia.
#WorldAlzheimersMonth
"I walked 96 miles over seven days. I’m delighted to be able to help support the great work of Alzheimer Scotland."
Douglas walked almost 100 miles along the West Highland Way to raise funds in memory of his parents. 💜
Read Douglas' full story👉 www.alzscot.org/story/dougla...
Douglas walked almost 100 miles along the West Highland Way to raise funds in memory of his parents. 💜
Read Douglas' full story👉 www.alzscot.org/story/dougla...
August 19, 2025 at 10:57 AM
"I walked 96 miles over seven days. I’m delighted to be able to help support the great work of Alzheimer Scotland."
Douglas walked almost 100 miles along the West Highland Way to raise funds in memory of his parents. 💜
Read Douglas' full story👉 www.alzscot.org/story/dougla...
Douglas walked almost 100 miles along the West Highland Way to raise funds in memory of his parents. 💜
Read Douglas' full story👉 www.alzscot.org/story/dougla...
"Since her diagnosis, I’ve seen first-hand the fantastic work that Alzheimer Scotland does to support people affected by dementia."
Scott took on an unusual marathon challenge to raise funds in honour of his mum Anne who is living with Alzheimer’s disease. 💜
Scott took on an unusual marathon challenge to raise funds in honour of his mum Anne who is living with Alzheimer’s disease. 💜
August 13, 2025 at 1:00 PM
"Since her diagnosis, I’ve seen first-hand the fantastic work that Alzheimer Scotland does to support people affected by dementia."
Scott took on an unusual marathon challenge to raise funds in honour of his mum Anne who is living with Alzheimer’s disease. 💜
Scott took on an unusual marathon challenge to raise funds in honour of his mum Anne who is living with Alzheimer’s disease. 💜
🍽️Give plenty of time for eating and keep mealtimes calm and pleasant
🏘️Help the person do whatever jobs around the house or garden they can manage
🏘️Help the person do whatever jobs around the house or garden they can manage
August 12, 2025 at 9:28 AM
🍽️Give plenty of time for eating and keep mealtimes calm and pleasant
🏘️Help the person do whatever jobs around the house or garden they can manage
🏘️Help the person do whatever jobs around the house or garden they can manage
🦷 Remind the person about cleaning teeth, brushing hair or shaving
✂️Keep up regular dental and hair appointments
✂️Keep up regular dental and hair appointments
August 12, 2025 at 9:28 AM
🦷 Remind the person about cleaning teeth, brushing hair or shaving
✂️Keep up regular dental and hair appointments
✂️Keep up regular dental and hair appointments
✅Helping, not taking over, keeps people with dementia independent
🗣️Complimenting the person when they look good will boost their confidence and motivation
🗣️Complimenting the person when they look good will boost their confidence and motivation
August 12, 2025 at 9:28 AM
✅Helping, not taking over, keeps people with dementia independent
🗣️Complimenting the person when they look good will boost their confidence and motivation
🗣️Complimenting the person when they look good will boost their confidence and motivation