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Highland woman first to complete mountain challenge after recovering from cancer

A SCOTTISH walker has become the first person to complete an extraordinary four-month mountain challenge after recovering from three different types…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 5, 2024

Dumfries and Galloway health workers to test new methods of detecting Alzheimer’s disease

NHS Dumfries and Galloway and Scottish Rugby Union’s brain health clinic will be the first organisations in Scotland to pioneer the new tests

Daily Record · Jun 7, 2023

West Lothian man speaks of moment he was told he had dementia at just 58

“I just want to get the message out there that you can still live well with dementia and that your life isn’t over,” said Stuart, whose mother and grandmother both had dementia.

Edinburgh Live · Jun 1, 2023

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Former Queen of the South star shares experiences of living with dementia

Ex-captain Kevin Hetherington has been talking about his experiences to support Dementia Awareness Week

Daily Record · May 29, 2023

West Lothian man speaks of heartbreaking dementia diagnosis at just 58

Stuart Dougall wants to reduce the stigma around the condition and give people hope

Daily Record · May 23, 2023

The UK's first outdoor dementia resource centre opens in Cairngorms National Park

THE UK’s first ever outdoor dementia resource centre has opened in Scotland.

The National (Scotland) · Apr 21, 2023

Family give mum a day of 'freedom' before telling her devastating diagnosis

Doctors had told Linda she was depressed, but her family knew it was much more serious

Manchester Evening News · Feb 25, 2023

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Beloved mum gets devastating diagnosis after children noticed something wasn't right on Harry Potter Studios trip

"I know I have a parent, but she is no longer there"

Manchester Evening News · Feb 23, 2023

Scots mum whose depression turned out to be Alzheimer's given day of 'freedom' before diagnosis

Linda Sutherland, 68, from Erskine, was diagnosed weeks before her 60th birthday, after suffering from a short temper, weight loss and memory loss.

Daily Record · Feb 23, 2023

'We let mum have one last day of happiness before giving her her diagnosis'

Doctors had told Linda, 59, she was depressed, but her family knew it was much more serious

Wales Online · Feb 23, 2023

Lanarkshire woman highlights dementia's devastating effect on her beloved mum

September is World Alzheimer’s Month – a global opportunity to raise awareness of and demystify dementia. Here, a devoted daughter opens her heart about the highs and lows of loving someone who's living with dementia.

Daily Record · Sep 22, 2022

Paisley shopkeeper gets the kettle on to raise awareness of dementia on International Alzheimer’s Day

Laura Maney says: “When mum was diagnosed it felt like a death sentence, as awful as that sounds"

Daily Record · Sep 21, 2022

The simple steps to help prevent Alzheimer's and keep your brain active and healthy

Here's some helpful advice if you are worried about dementia or are supporting a loved one who is suffering.

Daily Record · Sep 21, 2022

West Lothian woman tells how she was left "grieving twice" after mum's heartbreaking Alzheimer's diagnosis

Sophie O’Brien lost mum Lesley was "active and bright" before she passed away

Daily Record · Sep 5, 2022

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Daily Record · Sep 4, 2022

Fundraiser retracing steps of nana's life in Lanarkshire in aid of Alzheimer Scotland

Megan Tumilty will take part in the Memory Walk in honour of her gran who passed away last year after a battle with dementia

Daily Record · Sep 2, 2022

Devastated young Scot 'left grieving twice' after late mum’s Alzheimer’s

After being diagnosed with the condition in 2020, Lesley O'Brien sadly passed away six months ago aged just 66.

Glasgow Live · Aug 31, 2022

Lanarkshire gran's Alzheimer's left her 'a shell of what she was' as brave family speak out

Megan Tumilty and her boyfriend will do a nine-mile route around the town, past areas that were particularly significant in her grandmother's life. Her nana passed away in 2021.

The Independent UK · Jul 29, 2022

Climber, 82, eight peaks away from completing challenge to bag all 282 Munros

Nick Gardner said scaling Scotland’s highest mountains has helped him cope with his wife’s Alzheimer’s disease.

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Glasgow Live · Jul 29, 2022

Glasgow Alzheimer's death rate one of the highest in the country

Cases of the disease are rising, and Alzheimer Scotland have warned that patients are particularly vulnerable to Covid-19, making it a public health priority.

Daily Record · Jul 29, 2022

Lanarkshire building society raising funds for two charities

The team at Nationwide Coatbridge doing their bit for Alzheimer Scotland and the Beatson Cancer Charity.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 23, 2022

People with dementia cannot wait for a National Care Service, charity warns

Alzheimer Scotland has warned that those living with dementia “do not have the time” to wait years for the improvements a National Care Service…

Daily Record · Jun 3, 2022

V&A Dundee launches first ever Dementia Café

The museum opened the new hub in partnership with Alzheimer Scotland

The National (Scotland) · May 30, 2022

Campaigners welcome Scotland's new dementia advisory panel

THE charity Alzheimer Scotland has welcomed news that people with dementia will be invited to join a new independent national panel to help shape…

Daily Record · May 17, 2022

The dementia symptoms checklist to help you spot condition in early stages

There are an estimated 90,000 people with dementia in Scotland - around 3,000 of which are under the age of 65.

Daily Record · May 10, 2022

Lanarkshire team gear up for 'Benidorm or Bust' car rally in old banger

The East Kilbride trio are to travel across Europe for six days in aid of Alzheimer Scotland

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