Alzheimer Scotland Lewis & Harris
Social Inclusion
A local dementia advisor would provide a point of contact for people with dementia and their families, at all stages of their journey.
About this cause
Alzheimer Scotland Lewis & Harris provide direct care services, activities & support to people with dementia and their families and carers. Our specialist dementia services provide personalised support designed around each individual’s abilities and interests.Our day care & day opportunities services give people with dementia a stimulating and sociable environment with a high ratio of staff and volunteers to people with dementia. We can also provide flexible care for special occasions and emergencies. We also offer a wide range of community activities across Lewis and Harris such as dementia cafes, singing groups, walking group, and much more. These activities are a great way to meet other people, benefit from mutual support and talk to staff about any issues relating to dementia.
How this cause brings people in the community together
The dementia adviser would provide much needed support to those in our local community who have been diagnosed with dementia and their families. After diagnosis, people living with dementia can often feel alone and unsupported, so the role of the dementia adviser would be to try and ensure nobody living with dementia in our local community feels this way.