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About dementia Alzheimer Scotland

WEBTalk to someone about how you feel and what you can do to live as well as possible. You can call our 24 hour Freephone Dementia Helpline on 0808 808 3000 at any time or …

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It’s never too early, never too late Alzheimer Scotland

WEBNews. It’s never too early, never too late. As we age, it’s inevitable that our brain changes, but the positive news is that we are increasingly learning more about the …

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Health and social care professionals Alzheimer Scotland

WEBYou will probably see professionals in a range of places, including at the hospital. Some will be NHS health professionals, such as doctors or nurses, and they can often work …

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Brain health: never too early, never too late Alzheimer Scotland

WEBBe Active - Regular exercise that raises the heart rate and reduces the time we spend sitting still is essential for good brain health.Aim to get out and get moving …

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Launch of new Brain Health & Dementia Resource Centre in Alloa

WEBAlzheimer Scotland is delighted to formally launch its new Brain Health & Dementia Resource Centre in Alloa on 1 June 2022. The centre, situated on 2-4 Mill …

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Prof Craig Ritchie joins Brain Health Scotland

WEBOur Chief Executive, Henry Simmons will be an Associate Director of Brain Health Scotland and be responsible for the overall governance of Brain Health Scotland …

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Dementia Epidemic Alzheimer Scotland

WEBThe cost of dementia in Scotland in 2007 is between £1.5 and £1.7 billion. Dementia has a major impact on our economy. These figures include the cost of …

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How Allied Health Professionals help you to live well with …

WEBIn Scotland, an approach in dementia has been developed which aims to maximise the AHP contribution to high quality, cost effective dementia services that are …

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Advanced Dementia Practice Model Alzheimer Scotland

WEBThe Advanced Dementia Practice Model is one of a series of evidence based models which describe what is needed to transform care and support for people with dementia in …

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Vascular dementia Alzheimer Scotland

WEBVascular dementia is the second most common type of dementia in Scotland. About 20% of people with dementia have vascular dementia. Another 20% have vascular dementia …

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Unlocking the power of nature: Alzheimer Scotland's second …

WEBScotland’s second dedicated Outdoor Brain Health and Dementia Resource Centre is getting ready to open its doors, a special space within Lauriston Castle …

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Allied Health Professionals and dementia Alzheimer Scotland

WEBThe AHP approach. This AHP approach outlines 5 key areas where Allied Health Professionals can make a positive difference to people living with dementia. While the …

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Our people Alzheimer Scotland

WEBDeputy Chief Executive, Jim Pearson. Jim is the Deputy Chief Executive of Alzheimer Scotland. He has been with Alzheimer Scotland for over 20 years and has a background …

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Connecting people, connecting support Alzheimer Scotland

WEBA report highlighting the inequalities people living with advanced dementia face, in terms of accessing health care, and recommendations to reform current …

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Aberdeen Dementia Resource Centre Alzheimer Scotland

WEBFor people under 65 with dementia and their carers to come along for an afternoon of fun. The afternoon will start with a 45-minute health walk with Sport Aberdeen, passing …

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Your brain is amazing. Let’s keep it that way.

WEBBrain Health Scotland is the first initiative of its kind to promote and improve brain health at a national level. By working with partners in policy,

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Standards of Care for Dementia in Scotland

WEBMental Welfare Commission for Scotland. Thistle House, 91 Haymarket Terrace, Edinburgh, EH12 5HE . Freephone: 0800 389 6809; Email: enquiries@mwcscot org uk; Website: …

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The Home Based Memory Rehabilitation Programme in …

WEBThe Home Based Memory Rehabilitation Programme in dementia – an update on the Occupational Therapy improvement journey in Scotland Alison McKean, AHP post …

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Dementia and the law in Scotland

WEBDementia and the law in Scotland Page 3 This is known as a three point test, in that all three parts of the test need to be met before the Act applies.

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Connecting People, Connecting Support

WEB4 Foreword by the Chief Health Professions Officer An estimated 90,000 people have dementia in Scotland in 2017, around 3,200 of whom are under the

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July to September 2019 West Lothian Newsletter

WEBWest LothianService, Unit 1 Grampian Court, Livingston, EH54 6QF Telephone 01506 533 108 Email [email protected] Website www.alzscot.org

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