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!
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.
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/...
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 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]
🚨 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...
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...
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/...
ICYMI💡We recently launched our new guide for unpaid carers: Know Your Rights!
Created alongside people with lived experience of caring for someone living with dementia 💙
Download or order your FREE copy👉 agescotland.org.uk/information-...
Created alongside people with lived experience of caring for someone living with dementia 💙
Download or order your FREE copy👉 agescotland.org.uk/information-...
June 17, 2025 at 9:22 AM
ICYMI💡We recently launched our new guide for unpaid carers: Know Your Rights!
Created alongside people with lived experience of caring for someone living with dementia 💙
Download or order your FREE copy👉 agescotland.org.uk/information-...
Created alongside people with lived experience of caring for someone living with dementia 💙
Download or order your FREE copy👉 agescotland.org.uk/information-...
Thank you to @carersscotland.bsky.social for organising yesterdays photocall at the Scottish Parliament to mark #CarersWeek.💙
Our Head of Dementia, Anna Clements, was proud to attend alongside other organisations standing together for #CaringAboutEquality.
Our Head of Dementia, Anna Clements, was proud to attend alongside other organisations standing together for #CaringAboutEquality.
June 13, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Thank you to @carersscotland.bsky.social for organising yesterdays photocall at the Scottish Parliament to mark #CarersWeek.💙
Our Head of Dementia, Anna Clements, was proud to attend alongside other organisations standing together for #CaringAboutEquality.
Our Head of Dementia, Anna Clements, was proud to attend alongside other organisations standing together for #CaringAboutEquality.
Join us Tuesday 17 June for our policy drop-in: Inclusive Care for All 🏳️🌈
We'll explore how to better support LGBTQ+ older adults, including those with dementia, with insights from academic experts.
👉Email us to join: [email protected]
#PrideMonth #inclusivecare
We'll explore how to better support LGBTQ+ older adults, including those with dementia, with insights from academic experts.
👉Email us to join: [email protected]
#PrideMonth #inclusivecare
June 10, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Join us Tuesday 17 June for our policy drop-in: Inclusive Care for All 🏳️🌈
We'll explore how to better support LGBTQ+ older adults, including those with dementia, with insights from academic experts.
👉Email us to join: [email protected]
#PrideMonth #inclusivecare
We'll explore how to better support LGBTQ+ older adults, including those with dementia, with insights from academic experts.
👉Email us to join: [email protected]
#PrideMonth #inclusivecare
Just launched: Know Your Rights - our new dementia guide for unpaid carers. ✊
Created with carers lived experience, it offers practical support, real-life stories & essential advice.
Released ahead of #CarersWeek 👉 agescotland.org.uk/news/1462-un...
Created with carers lived experience, it offers practical support, real-life stories & essential advice.
Released ahead of #CarersWeek 👉 agescotland.org.uk/news/1462-un...
June 6, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Just launched: Know Your Rights - our new dementia guide for unpaid carers. ✊
Created with carers lived experience, it offers practical support, real-life stories & essential advice.
Released ahead of #CarersWeek 👉 agescotland.org.uk/news/1462-un...
Created with carers lived experience, it offers practical support, real-life stories & essential advice.
Released ahead of #CarersWeek 👉 agescotland.org.uk/news/1462-un...
Are you an unpaid carer supporting someone with dementia?
Join Age Scotland's FREE online workshop on June 12th to learn about your rights under the Carers (Scotland) Act and the support available to you.
Perfect timing for #CarersWeek!
👉Sign up here: agescotland.org.uk/information-...
Join Age Scotland's FREE online workshop on June 12th to learn about your rights under the Carers (Scotland) Act and the support available to you.
Perfect timing for #CarersWeek!
👉Sign up here: agescotland.org.uk/information-...
June 5, 2025 at 11:27 AM
Are you an unpaid carer supporting someone with dementia?
Join Age Scotland's FREE online workshop on June 12th to learn about your rights under the Carers (Scotland) Act and the support available to you.
Perfect timing for #CarersWeek!
👉Sign up here: agescotland.org.uk/information-...
Join Age Scotland's FREE online workshop on June 12th to learn about your rights under the Carers (Scotland) Act and the support available to you.
Perfect timing for #CarersWeek!
👉Sign up here: agescotland.org.uk/information-...
Staying connected matters. 💙
A friendly chat, a walk together or just being there can make a huge difference to someone living with dementia.
This #DementiaAwarenessWeek, let’s #RethinkDementia and how we show up for each other.
👉 nhsinform.scot/RethinkDemen...
A friendly chat, a walk together or just being there can make a huge difference to someone living with dementia.
This #DementiaAwarenessWeek, let’s #RethinkDementia and how we show up for each other.
👉 nhsinform.scot/RethinkDemen...
June 5, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Staying connected matters. 💙
A friendly chat, a walk together or just being there can make a huge difference to someone living with dementia.
This #DementiaAwarenessWeek, let’s #RethinkDementia and how we show up for each other.
👉 nhsinform.scot/RethinkDemen...
A friendly chat, a walk together or just being there can make a huge difference to someone living with dementia.
This #DementiaAwarenessWeek, let’s #RethinkDementia and how we show up for each other.
👉 nhsinform.scot/RethinkDemen...
Next up, our Peer-to-Peer Panel!
We're diving into our brand new resource created to support unpaid carers, informed by lived experience and built for real impact. 💙 #EmpoweringChange
We're diving into our brand new resource created to support unpaid carers, informed by lived experience and built for real impact. 💙 #EmpoweringChange
June 2, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Next up, our Peer-to-Peer Panel!
We're diving into our brand new resource created to support unpaid carers, informed by lived experience and built for real impact. 💙 #EmpoweringChange
We're diving into our brand new resource created to support unpaid carers, informed by lived experience and built for real impact. 💙 #EmpoweringChange