Living well | West Dunbartonshire Dementia Roadmap

Many people are happier if they can remain independent and in their own homes as long as possible. It is important for clinicians to encourage the person with dementia to be as independent as possible and to continue to do the things that they enjoy.

There are some practical things that people can do to help them to live as well as possible; focusing on the things they can and want to do and trying not to become isolated, keeping busy with activities they enjoy may help them to feel more confident. In this section, you will find a range of local activities and information to help you to live well.

Please note you do not need a confirmed diagnosis of dementia to attend the classes and activities.

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Let’s Talk About Dementia and Down’s SyndromeLet’s Talk About Dementia and Down's Syndrome - An easy read booklet about Dementia for adults with Down’s Syndrome
Help if you are a CarerThis website link provides information on the support you can get if you are an unpaid carer in Scotland.
Future Healthcare PlanningUseful information from Age Scotland on planning for future healthcare needs
Keeping Safe and SecureInformation on keeping safe inside and outside the home from Alzheimer Scotland
Rare Dementia SupportRare Dementia Support offer a range of support services for people living with affected by rare dementia diagnoses.
Physical Activity and Sleep – Lancet ReportEvidence from The Lancet to show exercise and good-quality sleep can reduce risk of developing dementia.
Physical Activity and the Risk of DementiaEvidence to show exercise can reduce risk of developing dementia.
Building Healthy Habits – Age ScotlandAge Scotland offers some useful advice on how to build healthy habits for later in life to keep you well for longer.
Alcohol and Dementia – The LancetAlcohol and Dementia - The Lancet - This study from The Lancet shows evidence of excessive alcohol use and an increased risk of dementia.
Alcohol and Dementia – Alzheimer ScotlandInformation from Alzheimer Scotland about the link between alcohol use and dementia

Smoking and Dementia – Alzheimer ScotlandInformation about the link between smoking and dementia from Alzheimer Scotland

Smoking and Dementia – ASHSmoking and Dementia - ASH - Information about the link between smoking and dementia

Report on Modifiable Risk FactorsThe Lancet Report listing the 12 modifiable risk factors for dementia.

Cancer and DementiaCancer and Dementia - This link provides useful information and advice for anyone affected by dementia and cancer, as provided by Macmillan

Stress and DementiaInformation about the link between stress and dementia

Vision LossVision Loss - Studies have shown that vision loss could be a risk factor for dementia, however if the vision loss is managed, there is no additional risk.

CEA CardOnline information and application form for a cinema card

Dementia ToolkitDementia Toolkit for assessment, diagnosis, care and support for people with dementia and their carers developed by Improvement Scotland / Right Decision Service

Tips for Eating and DrinkingTips on eating and drinking for people with dementia and their family and friends

Eligibility Criteria for Adult ServicesEligibility Criteria for adult social care services in West Dunbartonshire including and easy read version.

Dementia StrategyThe Scottish Dementia Strategy 2023, called Everyone’s Story outlines the priorities for dementia policy in Scotland.

Day Care ServicesInformation on West Dunbartonshire Day Care Services for people living with Dementia

Financial and Legal PlanningFinancial and Legal Planning - If a person has dementia, it is important that they organise their financial and legal affairs while they are still able to do so.

My Life AssessmentHow to access support from West Dunbartonshire Health and Social Care services

Power of Attorney and WillsIf a person has dementia, it is important that they organise their financial and legal affairs while they are still able to do so. This ensures that in the future, their affairs will be set up in a way that they have chosen.

Living with Dementia – 51 Tips to Help You With Daily LivingIn this in-depth infographic and article UK Care Guide offers a range of tips of advice to help people to live well with dementia.

Risk reduction of cognitive decline and dementiaThe World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines on risk reduction of cognitive decline and dementia provide evidence-based recommendations on lifestyle behaviours and interventions to delay or prevent cognitive decline and dementia.

Music and DementiaFind out more about the positive effect of music for people living with dementia.

What would life be – without a song or dance, what are we?This report by the Commission on Dementia and Music outlines the value and benefits of music for people with dementia and looks at the important next steps which can be taken to ensure that everyone with dementia is able to access music.

Turning up the volume: unheard voices of people with dementiaThis report published by the Alzheimer’s Society brings together views of more than 3,500 people with dementia, carers and the public on what it is like to live with dementia.

John’s CampaignJohn’s Campaign is about the right of people who care for someone living with dementia to be able to stay with them – and the right of people with dementia to be able to have a family carer stay with them. It applies to all ...

Dementia Strategy ScotlandThe National Dementia Strategy maintains a focus on improving the quality of care for people living with dementia and their families through work on diagnosis, including post-diagnostic support.

Enabling people with dementia to remain at home: a housing perspectiveThis report published by the Housing Learning and Improvement Network sets out the key role housing providers, and in particular social housing providers, can play in supporting people living with dementia to stay independent in the home of their choice for as long as possible.

West Dumbartonshire Local Outcome Improvement Plan 2017-27This strategic assessment of the West Dunbartonshire CPP area and locality profiles has been developed to support the identification of priorities and priority communities in line with the requirements around locality planning.

How living with dementia could beThis short animated video highlights how living with dementia could be through the 'well pathway for dementia'. It shows the importance of a holistic partnership approach to supporting the person with dementia, their families and carers within local community settings.

The Daily SparkleThe Daily Sparkle is a professionally written daily and weekly reminiscence and activity tool supported by the UK's leading care organisations such as the NHS, AgeUK and DementiaUK.

How can we make our cities dementia friendly?This briefing paper published by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation contributes to the emerging evidence base for Dementia friendly communities by drawing out the key messages from independent evaluations of their work programmes in Bradford and York.

Women and Dementia: A global research overviewThis report published by Alzheimer’s Disease International explores the main issues affecting women in relation to dementia from an international perspective.

Women’s experiences of dementiaThe 'Women's experiences of dementia' website contains a wealth of stories which highlight the experiences of women affected by dementia.

Good to go: A guide to dementia-friendly days outThis handbook published by Care UK aims to support carers relatives and friends who want to enjoy a variety of outings and trips with someone living with dementia.

Creating a dementia friendly workplace: A practical guide for employersThis guide published by the Alzheimer's Society is designed to help employers provide support for staff members with dementia. It may also be a useful resource for people living with, or affested by, dementia in the workplace.

The Sound Doctor: Getting the best out of life with dementiaA series of films providing information to families living with dementia through the entertaining medium of TV/Film.

Dementia Friendly Communities: New domains and global examplesThis report, published by Alzheimer’s Disease International, highlights the emerging trend to create dementia-friendly communities as a global response against stigma in an effort to form more inclusive societies for people living with dementia.

Duty of Candour: Information for all providersThis document published by the Care Quality Commission sets out how meeting the Duty of Candour regulation will be central to both registration and inspection for NHS bodies and all other care providers regulated by the CQC.

Women and dementia: A marginalised majorityThis report published by Alzheimer's Research UK reveals that dementia has become the leading cause of death among British women and that women are far more likely to end up as carers of those with dementia than men, suffering physical and emotional stress and job losses in the process.

No Secrets: guidance on protecting vulnerable adults in careThis guidance document published by the Department of Health sets out a code of practice for the protection of vulnerable adults in care.

Wearing glasses with dementia factsheetThis factsheet discusses the issues that people with dementia who need to wear glasses may face. It will be useful for people with dementia, their families, carers, and professionals.

Supporting a person with dementiaThis Easy Read factsheet published by the the Alzheimer's Society provides advice for someone with learning disabilities who may have a friend or relative with dementia.

Care and Support Jargon BusterThe Care and Support Jargon Buster published by Think Local Act Personal is a plain English guide to the most commonly used social care words and phrases and what they mean.

The dementia guideThis guide produced by the Alzheimer's Society is for anyone who has recently been told they have dementia.

Building dementia-friendly communities: A priority for everyoneThis report, published by the Alzheimer's Society, explores evidence from people with dementia about their experiences of living in their community and the ten key things they would like to see in a dementia-friendly community.

Assistive technology – devices to help with everyday livingThis factsheet published by the Alzheimer's Society explores technological developments that can help make life easier for people with dementia and their carers in certain situations.

Spirituality and ageing: implications for the care and support of older peopleThis briefing paper published the Institute for Research and Innovation in Social Services explores why our ageing population requires person-centred care and developmental support in order to maximise its chances of ageing well.

Ten tips for communicating with a person with dementiaThese top tips produced by the Family Caregiver Alliance will help practitioners and those caring for a person with dementia to improve communication skills and ability to handle the difficult behaviour.

Age, Home and Community: A Strategy For Housing For Scotland’s Older People 2012-21This strategy presents a vision for housing and housing-related support for older people, the outcomes we want to achieve and a framework of actions we will take.

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Social Security ScotlandSocial Security Scotland can provide financial assistance for people living with dementia. Visit https://www.socialsecurity.gov.scot/benefitshttps://www.socialsecurity.gov.scot/benefits
Live Active and Vitality ProgrammesLive Active is a physical activity programme for people with long-term conditions including dementia. 07391397332 / 0141 951 7923Diane.Montgomery@west-dunbarton.gov.ukhttps:/www.west-dunbarton.gov.uk/leisure-parks-events/west-dunbartonshire-leisure/fitness-health/live-active/
Dementia Friendly National Galleries of ScotlandThe National Galleries of Scotland programme a range of inspiring tours, workshops and resources designed with and for people living with dementia.Scotland, UK0131 624 6410education@nationalgalleries.orghttps://www.nationalgalleries.org/learn/dementia-friendly
Dementia Together OnlineThe Dementia Together Online website was designed by occupational therapists to share resources and activities online for people with dementia, their family members and supporters. https://www.cpcs.online/
Heart for ArtCrossReach runs creative arts groups for people with dementia all across Scotland. These sessions are called Heart for Art. Charis House, 47 Milton Road East, Edinburgh, EH15 2SR 0131 657 2000info@crossreach.org.ukhttps://www.crossreach.org.uk/find-service/care-for-older-people/getting-creative-with-dementia
Luminate – Online Creative Resources for CarersLuminate works across Scotland to ensure that older people’s creativity can flourish regardless of their circumstances, experiences, interests, and ambitions. We are the leadership organisation for creative ageing in Scotland.Luminate, First Floor, Causewayside House, 160 Causewayside, Edinburgh, EH9 1PR0131 668 8066info@luminatescotland.orghttps://luminatescotland.org/
Brain Health Scotland – Brain Health Resource CentresHelp and advice for anyone worried about their memory or for information on how to reduce your risk of developing dementia, find your nearest Brain Health Resource Centre.Scotlandhttps://www.brainhealth.scot/brainhealthcentres
Hospitals across Greater Glasgow and ClydeInformation on the hospitals where you might receive care within Greater Glasgow and Clyde.Glasgow, UKhttps://www.nhsinform.scot/scotlands-service-directory/hospitals/?hb=s08000021&sortby=_distance&sortdir=Asc&onlyopen=0&onlyopen=0&page=1
DACA – Alcohol Recovery ServiceFree and confidential service offering counselling and advice for anyone worried about alcohol.Dumbarton Area Council on Alcohol, West Bridgend Lodge, West Bridgend, Dumbarton G82 4AD01389 731456https://daca.org.uk/
Alternatives Recovery ServiceA community-based drug project supporting people across West Dunbartonshire1-3 Quay Street, Dumbarton G82 1LG, UK

Quit Your WayFree and informal support from trained advisors with access to Nicotine Replacement Therapy or stop smoking medication. Anyone can refer themselves by calling 0800 916 8858.0800 916 8858http://www.wdhscp.org.uk/health-improvement/quit-your-way/

West Dunbartonshire Leisure CentresWest Dunbartonshire Leisure run 3 sport centres across the area in Alexandria, Clydebank and Dumbarton. Classes for all age groups.West Dunbartonshire, UKhttps://www.west-dunbarton.gov.uk/leisure-parks-events/west-dunbartonshire-leisure/leisure-centres/

Moments of FreedomMoments of Freedom - Welcoming group for New Scots women in Clydebank.West Dunbartonshire, UKhttps://www.momentsoffreedom.org/

Phoenix CentreThe Pheonix Centre is a Community centre in Dumbarton. All welcome!Quarry Knowe, Dumbarton G82 5AF, UK01389 600245

Alzheimer Scotland Dementia ChoirAlzheimer Scotland Dementia Choir - The Every Voice choir is for everyone living with dementia. No singing experience needed! Just come along every second WednesdaySt Augustine’s Episcopal Church, High Street, Dumbarton G82 1LL, UK0141 410 5306https://www.alzscot.org/living-with-dementia/getting-support/find-support-near-you/every-voice-community-choir

Link Up West DunbartonshireVisit Link Up to find out about local events and volunteering opportunities. West Dunbartonshire, UKinfo@linkupwestdunbartonshire.orghttps://www.linkupwestdunbartonshire.org/

West Dunbartonshire LibrariesLibraries across West Dunbartonshire offer so much more than just books. Visit your branch to find out what’s on.West Dunbartonshire, Dumbarton, UKhttps://www.west-dunbarton.gov.uk/libraries/library-branches/

Helensburgh Community CafeHelensburgh Community Cafe - Community Café in Helensburgh open every Monday, Tuesday and Friday 1-4pmAlzheimer Scotland Dementia Resource Centre, 23-25 West Princes Street, Helensburgh G84 8TF01436 678050HelensburghResourceCentre@Alzscot.orghttps://www.alzscot.org/living-with-dementia/getting-support/find-support-near-you/community-cafe-helensburgh

Glasgow Life ConcertsGlasgow Life Concerts - Free, dementia-friendly concerts in Glasgow’s concert halls. Visit their website for more informationGlasgow Life, Commonwealth House, 38 Albion Street, Glasgow G1 1LH 0141 287 43500414 353 8000https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/arts-music-and-culture/dementia-friendly-concerts

Older Adults Mental Health Team – West DunbartonshireOlder People’s Community Mental Health team serving West Dunbartonshire and the surrounding area. Service supports people with mental health needs including memory problems and dementia.

Walk in the Park Health Walks – BallochHealth walks around Balloch Country Park. Call for more information.VisitScotland Balloch iCentre, Balloch Road, Balloch, Alexandria G83 8SS, UK01389 720486walkinthepark@wdc.com

Police Scotland – Herbert ProtocolSince 2017 the Herbert Protocol has been used many times to help police and other agencies quickly and safely locate missing people who have dementia.https://www.scotland.police.uk/what-s-happening/missing-persons/the-herbert-protocol/

SDS HandbookWe link national policy and local experience to improve the implementation of Self-directed Support0131 475 2623https://handbook.scot/

In Control ScotlandIn Control Scotland is a small Scottish Charity that focuses on improving the social care system for those who use it, primarily making self-directed support more accessible, and addressing inequalities for people with support needs.0141 440 5250https://www.in-controlscotland.org/

Self Directed Support ScotlandWe link national policy and local experience to improve the implementation of Self-directed Support.0131 475 2623https://www.sdsscotland.org.uk/

Personal Assistants Network ScotlandPANS is a unique kind of community. One created by PAs, for PAs, and a place to share your experiences, access valuable resources, and find job opportunities.01563 594 217https://panetworkscotland.org.uk/

Memory SpinnersOur Memory Spinners groups meet weekly in Glasgow and St Andrews. Using music, storytelling, movement and the visual arts, the programme helps people with dementia and their carers relax, get creative and form new support networks.0141 332 9559https://www.scottishopera.org.uk/join-in/memory-spinners/

Dementia Friendly ConcertThe Scottish Chamber Orchestra is delighted to present regular performances, designed especially for people living with dementia, their friends and carers.0131 557 6800https://www.sco.org.uk/events/reconnect-tea-dance-concerts

Age ScotlandAge Scotland offers a wide range of information and advice guides, resources, and activities to help boost older people’s health and wellbeing, with a focus on simple and practical measures that older people can take to age better, including moving more, eating well and staying hydrated.0800 12 44 222 https://www.agescotland.org.uk/how-we-help/health-wellbeing

Alzheimer’s Society – Keeping Safe At HomeAt Alzheimer’s Society we’re working towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives. We do this by giving help to those living with dementia today, and providing hope for the future.0333 150 3456https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/get-support/staying-independent/keeping-safe-home

NHS Inform Wellbeing DirectoriesThis link will give you everything you need to know about local health and care services, such as out-of-hours GP services, local pharmacy services, dentists and opticians and minor ailments centres. https://www.nhsinform.scot/scotlands-service-directory/

West Dunbartonshire Citizens Advice BureauLocal Citizens Advice Bureau for advice and support on a range of issues.0800 484 0316https://www.wdcab.co.uk/advice/

Breathing SpaceBreathing Space offers a listening ear to anyone feeling overwhelmed or unable to cope.0800 838587https://www.breathingspace.scot/

Centre 81Community Centre in Clydebank offering a wide range of activities for all ages.0141 533 7070reception@centre81.orghttp://www.clydebank-ha.org.uk

Carers of West DunbartonshireCarers of West Dunbartonshire provide support to adult unpaid carers in West Dunbartonshire.0141 941 1550https://carerswd.org/

Alzheimer ScotlandAlzheimer Scotland online resources for carers.6-8 Miller Street, Clydebank, Scotland, G81 1UQ0808 808 3000westdunbartonshireservices@alzscot.orghttps://www.alzscot.org/living-with-dementia/caring-for-someone-with-dementia/resources-for-carers

ALISS – A Local Information System for ScotlandALISS is an on-line local information system for Scotland. The website can connect you with groups, services and activities to support health and wellbeing across Scotland. Just type in your postcode to see what's on near you.https://www.aliss.org/

Ben View Resource CentreAdvocacy Service for people living in Argyll and Bute and West DunbartonshireBenview Centre, Strathleven Place, Dumbarton G82 1BA, UK01389 733030alison@benviewcentre.org.uk

Alzheimer Scotland – Dementia Safeguarding SchemeAlzheimer Scotland is Scotland’s national dementia charity. Our aim is to make sure nobody faces dementia alone.0808 808 3000https://www.alzscot.org/

Alzheimer Scotland Dementia Link Worker – West DunbartonshireIf you have been recently assessed as having dementia, you are entitled to one year post diagnostic support from a Dementia Link WorkerDementia Resource Centre, Clydebank, UK07876 208898

Care at Home Dumbarton/AlexandriaThe aim of the Care at Home service is to assist vulnerable people, of all ages, to live independently within their own homes wherever possible.16 Church Street, Dumbarton G82 1QL, UK01389 776498https://www.west-dunbarton.gov.uk/health-social-care/adults-older-people/care-at-home/

Care at Home ClydebankThe aim of the Care at Home service is to assist vulnerable people, of all ages, to live independently within their own homes wherever possible. Clydebank Health and Care Centre, Queens Quay Main Avenue, Clydebank G81 1BS, UK0141 232 2319https://www.west-dunbarton.gov.uk/health-social-care/adults-older-people/care-at-home/

West Dunbartonshire CVSWest Dunbartonshire CVS offer a volunteering support service, befriending service and 'Ask Access' which helps people access community services and groups.Arcadia Business Centre, Miller Lane, Clydebank G81 1UJ, UK0141 941 0886https://wdcvs.com/

Old Kilpatrick Health WalkLocal and welcoming health walk around Old Kilpatrick every Monday between 10.30 and 11.30am.Dumbarton Road, Old Kilpatrick, Glasgow G60 5JH, UK0141 941 0886https://wdcvs.com/event/activity-old-kilpatrick-health-social-walk-copy/2024-01-08/

Clydebank Health WalkLocal and welcoming health walk around Clydebank every Thursday between 10.00 and 11.00am.Sylvania Way South, Clydebank G81 1EA, UK0141 941 0886https://wdcvs.com/event/activity-clydebank-health-social-walk/2024-01-11/

Alexandria Health WalkLocal and welcoming health walk around Alexandria every Monday between 10.30 and 11.30am.Govan Drive, Alexandria, G83 0QE0141 941 0886https://wdcvs.com/event/activity-alexandria-health-social-walk-copy/2024-01-08/

Dumbarton Health WalkLocal and welcoming health walk around Dumbarton every Monday between 10.15 and 11.15am.Dumbarton Football Stadium, Castle Road, Dumbarton G82 1JJ, UK0141 941 0886https://wdcvs.com/event/activity-dumbarton-health-social-walk-copy/2024-01-08/

Men’s Shed ClydebankMen's Shed Clydebank opens 10am every Mon, Wed, Fri, and Sat until afternoon. Pop in for a chat 👍🏻. Full workshop, days out, great company. 07482 908705mens.shedclydebank@gmail.com

Community Older People’s Team Clydebank (COPT)The Community Older Peoples Team (COPT) is made up of Health and Social Care staff including social workers, nursing, physiotherapy and occupational therapy. The team provide assessments and interventions to enable people to remain in the community and to support carers. The service is for ...Clydebank Health and Care Centre, Queens Quay Main Avenue, Clydebank G81 1BS, UK01389 811760http://www.wdhscp.org.uk/adults-and-older-people/living-independently-at-home/community-older-peoples-team/

Brain Health ScotlandThe Brain Health Scotland mission is to inspire and empower you to protect your brain health and reduce your risk of diseases that lead to dementia.Alzheimer Scotland Office, 160 Dundee Street, Edinburgh, EH11 1DQbrainhealth@alzscot.orghttps://www.brainhealth.scot

Playlist for LifeBeing able to respond to music is the one thing dementia cannot destroy. Playlist for Life encourages families and caregivers to create a playlist of personally meaningful music on an iPod for people with dementia. 3 Castle Court, Carnegie Campus, Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland, KY11 8PBhttp://www.playlistforlife.org.uk/

Engage & CreateEngage & Create is a not-for-profit organisation that uses creativity and conversation to improve the quality of life for people with dementia and those that care for them.Brighton, UKrachel@engageandcreate.comhttp://www.engageandcreate.com

Innovations in DementiaInnovations in Dementia is a community interest company that works nationally with people with dementia, partner organisations and professionals to develop and test projects that will enhance the lives of people with dementia.PO Box 616, Exeter, EX1 9JB01392 420076ideas@innovationsindementia.org.ukhttp://www.innovationsindementia.org.uk/

Sporting Memories NetworkThe Sporting Memories Network, also known as Replay, is a national charity which promotes the use of sporting memories to improve the wellbeing of older people and to tackle dementia, depression and social isolation.Orchard House, Long Street, Topcliffe. North Yorkshire, YO7 3RLadmin@sportingmemoriesnetwork.comhttp://sportingmemoriesnetwork.com

Dementia Research CentreThe Dementia Research Centre, based at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, is one of the UK's leading centres for clinical research into dementia.8-11 Queen Square, London, WC1N 3AR020 3448 4773http://www.ucl.ac.uk/drc/

Dementia Services Development CentreThe Dementia Services Development Centre is an international centre of knowledge and expertise dedicated to improving the lives of people with dementia.Iris Murdoch Building, University of Stirling, Stirling, FK9 4LA, Scotland01786 467740http://www.dementia.stir.ac.uk

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