Alzheimer Scotland
23 Apr 2024
Alzheimer Scotland has a huge range of resources to help people with various forms of dementia, and have provided us with information to share, which we will be doing over several e-Talk editions.
A Guide to Alzheimer Scotland Services
24 Hour Dementia Helpline
Freephone: 0808 808 3000
Email: helpline@alzscot.org
National Dementia Advisor Service
The service aims to provide a responsive, high-quality information, advice and advocacy service relating to all aspects of brain health and dementia.
Telephone: 0300 373 5774
Email: ndas@alzscot.org
East Lothian Dementia Advisor
Alzheimer Scotland’s East Lothian Dementia Advisor is a point of contact for people with dementia and their families at any time that you have a question or concern and require information and advice about any aspect of living with the condition. Support can be provided by phone, email, or in person.
Michael Huddleston – 0131 654 1114 / 07831859490 / mhuddleston@alzscot.org
Michael is also a “Digital Champion”, who can assist with finding digital tools, e.g. simplified remote controls and movement activated lighting.
Community Groups:
D'Cafés
- Dunbar (The Dunbar Town House, 1st Monday of the month, 2.00-3.30pm)
- Musselburgh (St Andrews High Church, 1st Wednesday of the month, 10.30-12.00pm)
- Tranent (The Fraser Centre, 2nd Wednesday of the month, 2.00-3.30pm)
- Prestonpans (Prestonpans Community Centre, 4th Thursday of the month, 2.00-3.30pm)
D'Cafés are for people living with dementia and their families. It’s an opportunity to meet others in a similar situation, to make connections and develop friendships, and to support and learn from one another as well as Alzheimer Scotland staff and volunteers.
Outdoor Activity Groups
- Dunbar Clifftop Trail (Mondays, weekly, 10.30-12.00)
- Archerfield, Dirleton (Thursdays, fortnightly, 10.30-12.00)
Outdoor Activity Groups are for people living with dementia. Family and carers are welcome to join in but generally take the opportunity for a break. They are a great way to meet others in a similar situation at the same time as enjoying the natural world and benefitting from some gentle exercise.