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Age Scotland Dementia @agescotdementia.bsky.social · 4d

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/...

Age Scotland Dementia @agescotdementia.bsky.social · 8d

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Age Scotland Dementia @agescotdementia.bsky.social · 8d

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]

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Age Scotland Dementia @agescotdementia.bsky.social · 11d

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/...

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Age Scotland Dementia @agescotdementia.bsky.social · 22d

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!

Age Scotland Dementia @agescotdementia.bsky.social · 23d

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...

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

Age Scotland Dementia @agescotdementia.bsky.social · 24d

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!🌿

Age Scotland Dementia @agescotdementia.bsky.social · Sep 17

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.

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Age Scotland Dementia @agescotdementia.bsky.social · Sep 3

🚨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....

Age Scotland Dementia @agescotdementia.bsky.social · Aug 29

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/...

Age Scotland Dementia @agescotdementia.bsky.social · Aug 29

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/...

Age Scotland Dementia @agescotdementia.bsky.social · Aug 26

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 💙

Age Scotland Dementia @agescotdementia.bsky.social · Aug 19

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...

Age Scotland Dementia @agescotdementia.bsky.social · Aug 25

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]

Age Scotland Dementia @agescotdementia.bsky.social · Aug 22

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...

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

Age Scotland Dementia @agescotdementia.bsky.social · Aug 19

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...

Age Scotland Dementia @agescotdementia.bsky.social · Aug 5

📍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.

Age Scotland Dementia @agescotdementia.bsky.social · Jul 31

🌈 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]

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Scottish Housing News @scottishhousingnews.com · Jul 29

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

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Age Scotland Dementia @agescotdementia.bsky.social · Jul 29

🚨 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...

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Carers Scotland @carersscotland.bsky.social · Jul 14

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

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Age Scotland Dementia @agescotdementia.bsky.social · Jul 10

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...

Age Scotland Dementia @agescotdementia.bsky.social · Jul 8

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...

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Age Scotland Dementia @agescotdementia.bsky.social · Jul 3

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/...

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

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Age Scotland Dementia @agescotdementia.bsky.social · Jun 20

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/...

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Age Scotland Dementia @agescotdementia.bsky.social · Jun 18

We are delighted to be one of 31 projects receiving funding from @alliancescot.bsky.social’s Self Management Fund over the next 3 years, allowing us to explore the experience and impact of dementia within ethnic minority communities of older people across Scotland. 💙

Find out more below.

The ALLIANCE @alliancescot.bsky.social · Jun 17

We're pleased to announce a new round of projects, totalling £1.9 million. funded through the Self Management Fund. Projects will support early intervention, reducing waiting lists and target health inequalities. Read more: www.alliance-scotland.org.uk/blog/news/1-...

#SelfManagement25

www.alliance-scotland.org.uk

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Age Scotland Dementia @agescotdementia.bsky.social · Jun 17

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-...

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