Category: who to turn to

  • Psychiatrist

    A Psychiatrist regularly assesses and treats people with memory problems. If your GP practice feels it is appropriate, they may refer you to a Psychiatrist for further assessment of any memory problems you are experiencing. The GP will usually perform a short memory test and may request some blood tests to rule out any other…

  • District Nurse

    In Aberdeenshire, District Nurses are attached to GP practices. You may be referred to a District Nurse by your GP or other professionals who are providing you support. District Nurses work in a District Nurse Team along with Community Staff Nurses and Health Care Support Workers. A District Nurse has completed additional specialist training for…

  • Local GP practice

    Your GP practice can see you to discuss any concerns you may have about your memory or dementia. They will be happy to see you, along with a family member or carer, for support. They can arrange tests and assessments to see if there are any other reasons why you may be having trouble with…

  • Who might support you as your dementia progresses

    The people you may come in contact with varies depending on the type of support you need. The support you may need depends on your circumstances and how your dementia affects you. In Aberdeenshire, Health and Social Care is integrated. This means that health and social care services work together making sure all professionals involved…

  • Getting support as dementia progresses

    Dementia advice and support Alzheimer Scotland run a freephone Dementia Helpline, 24 hours a day. If you, or your family need to talk to someone about living with dementia, call them on 0808 808 3000. Alzheimer Scotland Dementia Advisors are also available to support people with dementia and their carers throughout all stages of the journey, from…

  • Get involved in dementia research

    Scottish Dementia Research Consortium The Scottish Dementia Research Consortium aims to support the development and expansion of high quality, coordinated, collaborative dementia research throughout Scotland. It is a membership based organisation. Membership is open to people with dementia, carers, and relatives with an interest in research, as well as researchers planning to start a project,…