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Dementia Friendly West Dunbartonshire is a community led campaign to improve dementia awareness in West Dunbartonshire. Our aim is to help support individuals, groups, agencies and communities across West Dunbartonshire to become dementia-friendly.

In dementia friendly communities people with dementia and their carers feel understood, respected, supported and included and know that they have choice and control in their lives and the everyday activities that are meaningful to them e.g. hobbies, leisure activities, shopping.

For more information on awareness sessions in your area contact West Dunbartonshire CVS on :

Telephone 0141 941 0886

Or visit:

Dementia Friendly WD – West Dunbartonshire CVS

Here you will find A Hints and Tips poster and video

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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.
Report on Modifiable Risk FactorsThe Lancet Report listing the 12 modifiable risk factors for dementia.
Stress and DementiaInformation about the link between stress and dementia
Dementia ToolkitDementia Toolkit for assessment, diagnosis, care and support for people with dementia and their carers developed by Improvement Scotland / Right Decision Service
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.
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 ...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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
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/
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
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/

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

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

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/

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/

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 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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