Age Scotland Dementia
@agescotdementia.bsky.social
News and information about Age Scotland's work to increase awareness of dementia & improve the lives of those affected.
Information & advice | training | funding | influencing change
Email us at: [email protected]
Information & advice | training | funding | influencing change
Email us at: [email protected]
We're at Carers Scotland #CarersParliament today! Come say hello to our team and find out more about our work 💙
October 30, 2025 at 10:31 AM
We're at Carers Scotland #CarersParliament today! Come say hello to our team and find out more about our work 💙
Thank you to everyone who came along to our Carers Road Show at Heart of Newhaven yesterday!
A fantastic day was had by all, and it was brilliant to see so many carers connecting, learning and taking something positive away from the event. 💙
A fantastic day was had by all, and it was brilliant to see so many carers connecting, learning and taking something positive away from the event. 💙
October 30, 2025 at 9:22 AM
Thank you to everyone who came along to our Carers Road Show at Heart of Newhaven yesterday!
A fantastic day was had by all, and it was brilliant to see so many carers connecting, learning and taking something positive away from the event. 💙
A fantastic day was had by all, and it was brilliant to see so many carers connecting, learning and taking something positive away from the event. 💙
Todays the day! Come down to Heart of Newhaven for our Carers Road Show. We'll be here, along with with many other organisations, until 4.30pm.
Information, advice, goody bags and a warm welcome await you! 💙
Information, advice, goody bags and a warm welcome await you! 💙
October 29, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Todays the day! Come down to Heart of Newhaven for our Carers Road Show. We'll be here, along with with many other organisations, until 4.30pm.
Information, advice, goody bags and a warm welcome await you! 💙
Information, advice, goody bags and a warm welcome await you! 💙
Caring for someone with dementia in Edinburgh? 💜
Pop by our free Carers Road Show on Wed 29th Oct at Heart of Newhaven from 11:30 - 16:30. Chat with local and national organisations, get support and connect with others!
Find our more👉 agescotland.org.uk/how-we-help/...
Pop by our free Carers Road Show on Wed 29th Oct at Heart of Newhaven from 11:30 - 16:30. Chat with local and national organisations, get support and connect with others!
Find our more👉 agescotland.org.uk/how-we-help/...
October 21, 2025 at 7:43 AM
Caring for someone with dementia in Edinburgh? 💜
Pop by our free Carers Road Show on Wed 29th Oct at Heart of Newhaven from 11:30 - 16:30. Chat with local and national organisations, get support and connect with others!
Find our more👉 agescotland.org.uk/how-we-help/...
Pop by our free Carers Road Show on Wed 29th Oct at Heart of Newhaven from 11:30 - 16:30. Chat with local and national organisations, get support and connect with others!
Find our more👉 agescotland.org.uk/how-we-help/...
There's still time to join our three in-person workshops in Moray this month!
If you or anyone you know is in the area, an unpaid carer or just looking to increase your knowledge about dementia, get in touch with us to join 👇
[email protected]
If you or anyone you know is in the area, an unpaid carer or just looking to increase your knowledge about dementia, get in touch with us to join 👇
[email protected]
October 17, 2025 at 9:13 AM
There's still time to join our three in-person workshops in Moray this month!
If you or anyone you know is in the area, an unpaid carer or just looking to increase your knowledge about dementia, get in touch with us to join 👇
[email protected]
If you or anyone you know is in the area, an unpaid carer or just looking to increase your knowledge about dementia, get in touch with us to join 👇
[email protected]
Do you care for someone living with dementia in Edinburgh?
Join us at our Carers Road Show on 29th Oct at Heart of Newhaven. Drop in anytime between 11:30 - 16:30 for free information and support! Many local and national organisations will be attending👉
agescotland.org.uk/how-we-help/...
Join us at our Carers Road Show on 29th Oct at Heart of Newhaven. Drop in anytime between 11:30 - 16:30 for free information and support! Many local and national organisations will be attending👉
agescotland.org.uk/how-we-help/...
October 14, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Do you care for someone living with dementia in Edinburgh?
Join us at our Carers Road Show on 29th Oct at Heart of Newhaven. Drop in anytime between 11:30 - 16:30 for free information and support! Many local and national organisations will be attending👉
agescotland.org.uk/how-we-help/...
Join us at our Carers Road Show on 29th Oct at Heart of Newhaven. Drop in anytime between 11:30 - 16:30 for free information and support! Many local and national organisations will be attending👉
agescotland.org.uk/how-we-help/...
Yesterday we hosted our first meeting with the Scottish Ethnic Minority Dementia Programme💜
A great start, hearing directly from people living with dementia and unpaid carers. Together we’ll keep working for inclusive support across Scotland!
A great start, hearing directly from people living with dementia and unpaid carers. Together we’ll keep working for inclusive support across Scotland!
October 3, 2025 at 8:02 AM
Yesterday we hosted our first meeting with the Scottish Ethnic Minority Dementia Programme💜
A great start, hearing directly from people living with dementia and unpaid carers. Together we’ll keep working for inclusive support across Scotland!
A great start, hearing directly from people living with dementia and unpaid carers. Together we’ll keep working for inclusive support across Scotland!
Our dementia team recently travelled to Shetland to meet local groups, unpaid carers and people living with dementia. Over two days we visited community projects and listened to voices of lived experience in a rural setting.
Read all about our trip👉 www.agescotland.org.uk/news/1518-st...
Read all about our trip👉 www.agescotland.org.uk/news/1518-st...
Dementia support in Shetland | Age Scotland
Details of Age Scotlands'd trip to Shetland to find out more about the needs of people living with dementia and unpaid carers in an Island setting.
www.agescotland.org.uk
October 2, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Our dementia team recently travelled to Shetland to meet local groups, unpaid carers and people living with dementia. Over two days we visited community projects and listened to voices of lived experience in a rural setting.
Read all about our trip👉 www.agescotland.org.uk/news/1518-st...
Read all about our trip👉 www.agescotland.org.uk/news/1518-st...
We're excited to be working on a new video showcasing our Dementia Grants work! 🎥
We had a great day yesterday filming with Greener Peebles and Dementia Friendly Tweeddale. Attendees learnt to make their own wreaths as well as catching up with friends over coffee and cake!🌿
We had a great day yesterday filming with Greener Peebles and Dementia Friendly Tweeddale. Attendees learnt to make their own wreaths as well as catching up with friends over coffee and cake!🌿
October 1, 2025 at 7:42 AM
We're excited to be working on a new video showcasing our Dementia Grants work! 🎥
We had a great day yesterday filming with Greener Peebles and Dementia Friendly Tweeddale. Attendees learnt to make their own wreaths as well as catching up with friends over coffee and cake!🌿
We had a great day yesterday filming with Greener Peebles and Dementia Friendly Tweeddale. Attendees learnt to make their own wreaths as well as catching up with friends over coffee and cake!🌿
Last week our dementia team visited Shetland! 🌊
We met with local groups to learn more about the needs of those living with dementia and unpaid carers on the island. We also hosted a Dementia Friendly Communities meeting and shared updates on CONSOLIDATE.
We met with local groups to learn more about the needs of those living with dementia and unpaid carers on the island. We also hosted a Dementia Friendly Communities meeting and shared updates on CONSOLIDATE.
September 17, 2025 at 8:32 AM
Last week our dementia team visited Shetland! 🌊
We met with local groups to learn more about the needs of those living with dementia and unpaid carers on the island. We also hosted a Dementia Friendly Communities meeting and shared updates on CONSOLIDATE.
We met with local groups to learn more about the needs of those living with dementia and unpaid carers on the island. We also hosted a Dementia Friendly Communities meeting and shared updates on CONSOLIDATE.
🚨Last chance! The ESGA fund closes for applications this Friday 5th September at 5pm.
See how it supported Boleskine Community Care in helping people living with dementia!
Apply today: www.agescotland.org.uk/.../encourag....
See how it supported Boleskine Community Care in helping people living with dementia!
Apply today: www.agescotland.org.uk/.../encourag....
Our ESGA fund closes to applications at 5pm on Friday 5th September! 🚨
Wondering what the fund can do for you? We met with Boleskine Community Care to hear how the fund supported people living with dementia in their community.
Find out more and apply: agescotland.org.uk/how-we-help/...
Wondering what the fund can do for you? We met with Boleskine Community Care to hear how the fund supported people living with dementia in their community.
Find out more and apply: agescotland.org.uk/how-we-help/...
September 3, 2025 at 8:43 AM
🚨Last chance! The ESGA fund closes for applications this Friday 5th September at 5pm.
See how it supported Boleskine Community Care in helping people living with dementia!
Apply today: www.agescotland.org.uk/.../encourag....
See how it supported Boleskine Community Care in helping people living with dementia!
Apply today: www.agescotland.org.uk/.../encourag....
Our ESGA fund closes to applications at 5pm on Friday 5th September! 🚨
Wondering what the fund can do for you? We met with Boleskine Community Care to hear how the fund supported people living with dementia in their community.
Find out more and apply: agescotland.org.uk/how-we-help/...
Wondering what the fund can do for you? We met with Boleskine Community Care to hear how the fund supported people living with dementia in their community.
Find out more and apply: agescotland.org.uk/how-we-help/...
August 29, 2025 at 8:54 AM
Our ESGA fund closes to applications at 5pm on Friday 5th September! 🚨
Wondering what the fund can do for you? We met with Boleskine Community Care to hear how the fund supported people living with dementia in their community.
Find out more and apply: agescotland.org.uk/how-we-help/...
Wondering what the fund can do for you? We met with Boleskine Community Care to hear how the fund supported people living with dementia in their community.
Find out more and apply: agescotland.org.uk/how-we-help/...
There's still time to sign up for our Coffee Conversations next week ☕️
Join us to find out more about in-person, online and digital dementia support 💙
Join us to find out more about in-person, online and digital dementia support 💙
We’re delighted to welcome Kirsty McDonald, National Support Services Lead at @alzscot.bsky.social
to our upcoming Coffee Conversation. Join us for a friendly chat about in-person, online and digital support. ☕️💙#dementiasupport
Book your space 👉 eventbrite.co.uk/e/dementia-c...
to our upcoming Coffee Conversation. Join us for a friendly chat about in-person, online and digital support. ☕️💙#dementiasupport
Book your space 👉 eventbrite.co.uk/e/dementia-c...
August 26, 2025 at 9:30 AM
There's still time to sign up for our Coffee Conversations next week ☕️
Join us to find out more about in-person, online and digital dementia support 💙
Join us to find out more about in-person, online and digital dementia support 💙
We had a great time at the Aberfeldy Meeting Centre for a recent Community Conversation💬
We’re travelling across Scotland to hear from people affected by dementia to share experiences, raise concerns & build understanding!
Want to host one? email [email protected]
We’re travelling across Scotland to hear from people affected by dementia to share experiences, raise concerns & build understanding!
Want to host one? email [email protected]
August 25, 2025 at 1:10 PM
We had a great time at the Aberfeldy Meeting Centre for a recent Community Conversation💬
We’re travelling across Scotland to hear from people affected by dementia to share experiences, raise concerns & build understanding!
Want to host one? email [email protected]
We’re travelling across Scotland to hear from people affected by dementia to share experiences, raise concerns & build understanding!
Want to host one? email [email protected]
We’re proud to support Badenoch Shinty Memories in the Central Highlands 💙
Through our ESGA Fund, they’re tackling isolation & supporting people living with dementia.
The fund is open now for new applications and closing Sept 5th! Apply today 👉 agescotland.org.uk/news/1502-sh...
Through our ESGA Fund, they’re tackling isolation & supporting people living with dementia.
The fund is open now for new applications and closing Sept 5th! Apply today 👉 agescotland.org.uk/news/1502-sh...
Badenoch Shinty Memories | Age Scotland
Thanks to the support of Age Scotland’s Encouraging and Supporting Grassroots Activity (ESGA) Fund, provided by the Scottish Government, Badenoch Shinty Memories has been able to expand its activities...
agescotland.org.uk
August 22, 2025 at 9:48 AM
We’re proud to support Badenoch Shinty Memories in the Central Highlands 💙
Through our ESGA Fund, they’re tackling isolation & supporting people living with dementia.
The fund is open now for new applications and closing Sept 5th! Apply today 👉 agescotland.org.uk/news/1502-sh...
Through our ESGA Fund, they’re tackling isolation & supporting people living with dementia.
The fund is open now for new applications and closing Sept 5th! Apply today 👉 agescotland.org.uk/news/1502-sh...
We’re delighted to welcome Kirsty McDonald, National Support Services Lead at @alzscot.bsky.social
to our upcoming Coffee Conversation. Join us for a friendly chat about in-person, online and digital support. ☕️💙#dementiasupport
Book your space 👉 eventbrite.co.uk/e/dementia-c...
to our upcoming Coffee Conversation. Join us for a friendly chat about in-person, online and digital support. ☕️💙#dementiasupport
Book your space 👉 eventbrite.co.uk/e/dementia-c...
August 19, 2025 at 1:02 PM
We’re delighted to welcome Kirsty McDonald, National Support Services Lead at @alzscot.bsky.social
to our upcoming Coffee Conversation. Join us for a friendly chat about in-person, online and digital support. ☕️💙#dementiasupport
Book your space 👉 eventbrite.co.uk/e/dementia-c...
to our upcoming Coffee Conversation. Join us for a friendly chat about in-person, online and digital support. ☕️💙#dementiasupport
Book your space 👉 eventbrite.co.uk/e/dementia-c...
📍Interested in applying to our ESGA fund?
We're running two information sessions to help you through the process and answer any questions you might have!
👉Email our team at [email protected] to attend.
We're running two information sessions to help you through the process and answer any questions you might have!
👉Email our team at [email protected] to attend.
August 5, 2025 at 9:04 AM
📍Interested in applying to our ESGA fund?
We're running two information sessions to help you through the process and answer any questions you might have!
👉Email our team at [email protected] to attend.
We're running two information sessions to help you through the process and answer any questions you might have!
👉Email our team at [email protected] to attend.
🌈 Join us next week for our Policy Drop-In on LGBTQ+ and Dementia Care!
We’re continuing the conversation on how policy & practice can better support LGBTQ+ people living with dementia.
👉To join, email: [email protected]
We’re continuing the conversation on how policy & practice can better support LGBTQ+ people living with dementia.
👉To join, email: [email protected]
July 31, 2025 at 10:20 AM
🌈 Join us next week for our Policy Drop-In on LGBTQ+ and Dementia Care!
We’re continuing the conversation on how policy & practice can better support LGBTQ+ people living with dementia.
👉To join, email: [email protected]
We’re continuing the conversation on how policy & practice can better support LGBTQ+ people living with dementia.
👉To join, email: [email protected]
Reposted by Age Scotland Dementia
Age Scotland has announced a new round of the Encouraging and Supporting Grassroots Activity (ESGA) fund, offering £310,000 in grants to local groups working with people living with dementia and unpaid carers across Scotland.
Age Scotland announces £310,000 to support grassroots dementia projects across Scotland
Age Scotland has announced a new round of the Encouraging and Supporting Grassroots Activity (ESGA) fund, offering £310,000 in grants to local groups working with people living with dementia and unpaid carers across Scotland.
www.scottishhousingnews.com
July 29, 2025 at 9:40 AM
Age Scotland has announced a new round of the Encouraging and Supporting Grassroots Activity (ESGA) fund, offering £310,000 in grants to local groups working with people living with dementia and unpaid carers across Scotland.
🚨 New funding alert!
The ESGA fund is now open with grants of £5k–£20k available for grassroots dementia and carer support groups across Scotland.
Applications close Friday 5th September.
Find our more👉 agescotland.org.uk/news/1493-ag...
The ESGA fund is now open with grants of £5k–£20k available for grassroots dementia and carer support groups across Scotland.
Applications close Friday 5th September.
Find our more👉 agescotland.org.uk/news/1493-ag...
July 29, 2025 at 9:03 AM
🚨 New funding alert!
The ESGA fund is now open with grants of £5k–£20k available for grassroots dementia and carer support groups across Scotland.
Applications close Friday 5th September.
Find our more👉 agescotland.org.uk/news/1493-ag...
The ESGA fund is now open with grants of £5k–£20k available for grassroots dementia and carer support groups across Scotland.
Applications close Friday 5th September.
Find our more👉 agescotland.org.uk/news/1493-ag...
Reposted by Age Scotland Dementia
Join us in October for the Carers Parliament 2025!
This annual event gives unpaid carers in Scotland the opportunity to address their concerns and questions on caring directly to national and local Government decision-makers.
Register your place here: www.surveymonkey.com/r/NYHXCRV
This annual event gives unpaid carers in Scotland the opportunity to address their concerns and questions on caring directly to national and local Government decision-makers.
Register your place here: www.surveymonkey.com/r/NYHXCRV
July 14, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Join us in October for the Carers Parliament 2025!
This annual event gives unpaid carers in Scotland the opportunity to address their concerns and questions on caring directly to national and local Government decision-makers.
Register your place here: www.surveymonkey.com/r/NYHXCRV
This annual event gives unpaid carers in Scotland the opportunity to address their concerns and questions on caring directly to national and local Government decision-makers.
Register your place here: www.surveymonkey.com/r/NYHXCRV
Communication is key when caring for someone with dementia .💙
Join this supportive workshop to learn techniques, ask questions and share experiences.
Find out more and sign up 👉 eventbrite.co.uk/e/dementia-a...
Join this supportive workshop to learn techniques, ask questions and share experiences.
Find out more and sign up 👉 eventbrite.co.uk/e/dementia-a...
July 10, 2025 at 9:37 AM
Communication is key when caring for someone with dementia .💙
Join this supportive workshop to learn techniques, ask questions and share experiences.
Find out more and sign up 👉 eventbrite.co.uk/e/dementia-a...
Join this supportive workshop to learn techniques, ask questions and share experiences.
Find out more and sign up 👉 eventbrite.co.uk/e/dementia-a...
Are you an unpaid carer, family member or friend of someone living with Dementia?
Join our workshop to gain a greater understanding of how the home can be made more dementia friendly.🏡
Sign up now 👉 eventbrite.co.uk/e/dementia-a...
Join our workshop to gain a greater understanding of how the home can be made more dementia friendly.🏡
Sign up now 👉 eventbrite.co.uk/e/dementia-a...
July 8, 2025 at 9:14 AM
Are you an unpaid carer, family member or friend of someone living with Dementia?
Join our workshop to gain a greater understanding of how the home can be made more dementia friendly.🏡
Sign up now 👉 eventbrite.co.uk/e/dementia-a...
Join our workshop to gain a greater understanding of how the home can be made more dementia friendly.🏡
Sign up now 👉 eventbrite.co.uk/e/dementia-a...
Are you living with dementia or do you care for someone who has a dementia diagnosis?
Join our Dementia Lived Experience Forum! A welcoming space for individuals and unpaid carers to share experiences and influence change.
👉 www.agescotland.org.uk/how-we-help/...
Join our Dementia Lived Experience Forum! A welcoming space for individuals and unpaid carers to share experiences and influence change.
👉 www.agescotland.org.uk/how-we-help/...
Dementia Lived Experience Forum
Join Age Scotland’s Dementia Lived Experience Forum! A welcoming space for individuals and unpaid carers to share experiences, influence change and stay informed.
www.agescotland.org.uk
July 3, 2025 at 10:18 AM
Are you living with dementia or do you care for someone who has a dementia diagnosis?
Join our Dementia Lived Experience Forum! A welcoming space for individuals and unpaid carers to share experiences and influence change.
👉 www.agescotland.org.uk/how-we-help/...
Join our Dementia Lived Experience Forum! A welcoming space for individuals and unpaid carers to share experiences and influence change.
👉 www.agescotland.org.uk/how-we-help/...
New dementia and carer workshops now available for June to September! 💡
Want to deepen your understanding of dementia awareness and inclusion?
Explore our latest workshops and book your place today:👉
agescotland.org.uk/how-we-help/...
Want to deepen your understanding of dementia awareness and inclusion?
Explore our latest workshops and book your place today:👉
agescotland.org.uk/how-we-help/...
June 20, 2025 at 12:40 PM
New dementia and carer workshops now available for June to September! 💡
Want to deepen your understanding of dementia awareness and inclusion?
Explore our latest workshops and book your place today:👉
agescotland.org.uk/how-we-help/...
Want to deepen your understanding of dementia awareness and inclusion?
Explore our latest workshops and book your place today:👉
agescotland.org.uk/how-we-help/...