Age Scotland Dementia

20/08/2026

More than 300 people living with dementia, alongside paid and unpaid carers, have helped identify the priorities that should shape future support and technology designed to help people live independently for longer.

Their views have been brought together in a new report from CONSOLIDATE which will help guide future research and innovation aimed at supporting people with dementia to maintain their independence.

Funding of between £50,000 - £100,000 is also available for feasibility studies which address one or more of the Grand Challenges identified by participants.

These studies should explore innovative and integrated approaches to supporting independence in people living with dementia.

Find out more: www.agescotland.org.uk/news/1645-people-living-with-dementia-help-shape-the-future-of-support-for-indep

More than 300 people living with dementia, alongside paid and unpaid carers, have helped identify the priorities that should shape future support and technology designed to help people live independently for longer.

11/08/2026

Applications are now open for grassroots dementia support projects across Scotland.

Local groups make a huge difference to the lives of people living with dementia and unpaid carers. That's why we're delighted to launch the latest round of Age Scotland's Encouraging and Supporting Grassroots Activity (ESGA) Fund.

Grants of between £3,000 and £15,000 are available to community-based organisations delivering activities and support that help people affected by dementia stay connected, supported and involved in their communities.

Supported by the Scottish Government, the fund has already invested more than £1 million in grassroots projects across Scotland, helping local organisations respond to the needs of people living with dementia and their carers.

We'd particularly welcome applications from organisations working in rural and remote communities, areas of multiple deprivation, ethnic minority communities and LGBTQ+ communities.

Find out more and apply at www.age.scot/ESGA

12/06/2026

It can be hard to know your rights as an unpaid carer of someone living with dementia. Information can be difficult to understand and can seem daunting. You are already dealing with the changes that come with a dementia diagnosis and may not have the time to learn about the law and your human rights.

This guide, developed and written with carers, highlights the importance of accessing your rights and empowers you to stand up for them and the person you care for.

A guide for anyone caring for someone living with dementia, written by carers with lived experience of this situation. It will help you to understand your rights as an unpaid carer and how to access the support available to you and the person you support.

28/05/2026

Choosing a care home is one of the most important decisions you can make. You will want to be sure that it offers all the things you or your loved one need.

Everyone has different ideas about what they want from where they live, so finding out as much as you can about a care home will help you to make an informed choice.

Our care home checklist guide helps you really think about the things that matter the most. You can read it, and access our wide range of free guides about care on our website at www.agescotland.org.uk/information-advice/information-guides/care-support

22/05/2026

Find out more about our wide range of dementia information guides at www.agescotland.org.uk/information-advice/dementia

22/05/2026

It is estimated that 90,000 people in Scotland are living with dementia.

This Dementia Action Week we want to help raise awareness, provide information on how to support and care for people living with the dementia, and where to turn if you need help.

Our wide range of free information guides can help you learn more about dementia, common signs and symptoms, and how to live well following a diagnosis.

👉 https://bit.ly/4f0dXv8

Age Scotland's Dementia Guides provide information related to dementia care and prevention, as well as advice that can help you live well following a dementia diagnosis.

25/03/2026

🔉We're happy to share that Age Scotland’s dementia ‘Encouraging and Supporting Grassroots Activity’ (ESGA) fund is providing a total of £314,662 in community grants to groups across Scotland.

📍From towns and cities to islands and remote areas in different corners of Scotland, it’s inspiring to see such a diverse range of projects receiving funding to help people living with dementia, their carers, and families stay connected and supported in their communities.

Read more here ⬇️

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Age Scotland’s dementia ‘Encouraging and Supporting Grassroots Activity’ (ESGA) fund is providing a total of £314,662 in community grants to groups across Scotland.

20/02/2026

There's still time to take part in our survey for CONSOLIDATE! The survey closes Saturday 28th February and takes 10 - 15 minutes to complete ✍️

Age Scotland is working with Heriot-Watt University and the University of Strathclyde on the CONSOLIDATE project, which aims to understand what helps people living with dementia live more independently and where technology could support daily life.

Your experience and lived expertise are incredibly valuable. You are invited to take part in a short survey to share your thoughts. Your insights will help shape the next stage of the CONSOLIDATE research process.

There are no right or wrong answers, and the survey takes around 10–15 minutes.

Take part here: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=8l9CbGVo30Kk245q9jSBPcPM9YEDCXpOhQecnzB_ACBURVpFOExNUkhPTEZTSFBNSTNLT0gwNkgwWC4u&route=shorturl

17/02/2026

We have some spaces available for our New to Caring workshop next Monday!

This workshop is aimed at those who are new to caring for someone living with dementia.

Interested? Sign up here 👉 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/new-to-caring-for-someone-living-with-dementia-mon-23-feb-1030-1230-tickets-1972731260304?aff=oddtdtcreator

Dunbar Dementia Carers Support Group Carers of East Lothian Carers Centre The Borders Carers Centre Stirling Carers Centre Lanarkshire Carers Fife Carers Centre Dumfries and Galloway Carers Centre Aberdeen Carers Support Service

12/02/2026

Do you provide care or support for someone living with dementia in the Lanarkshire area? Book your space soon for our event in collaboration with Lanarkshire Carers!

This free in-person gathering is aimed at unpaid carers of people living with dementia. There will be a range of local and national organisations providing information and advice in a marketplace, and the opportunity to take part in conversations about what is important to you as a carer, so your views can be represented in policy discussions.

Find out more and book your space: https://www.agescotland.org.uk/.../dementia-carers...