Support The Dementia Fund

Supporting some of society’s most vulnerable, the Dementia Fund provides vital resources for our researchers to improve the lives of those living with dementia, along with their families and carers. Through this fund, our team of professionals is working toward breakthroughs that bring comfort and dignity to those affected by dementia, while helping carers and loved ones navigate the challenges they face. 

Within our dementia team at the University is the Dementia Services Development Centre (DSDC), which is an internationally recognised centre dedicated to improving the lives of people with dementia. DSDC draws on research and practice, from across the world, to provide comprehensive, up-to-date resources on dementia, both personally and professionally.

Our knowledge and understanding of dementia, and how the environment can support someone to live as well as they can with a diagnosis of dementia, is always improving. By continuing to learn and collaborate with people living with dementia and those working in the field of ageing and dementia - whether that be in the care or design industries or academics - we can provide further resources that can make a real impact on quality of life.

So far, our work has made a vital contribution to shaping policies on dementia care delivery, the creation of ‘dementia-friendly’ spaces, training thousands of professionals around the world, and importantly providing support and advice to people living with dementia and their carers.

Your donation can make a world of difference to our work in this critically important arena.

Meet Carol. She’s not just a carer; she’s a daughter, a friend, and the steady rock her mum leans on as they navigate the ups and downs of vascular dementia together. For Carol, the Dementia Services Development Centre (DSDC) workshops have been a true lifeline. Supported by The Dementia Fund and RS Macdonald, these sessions offer more than information—they provide comfort, connection, and a real sense of belonging.

The Dementia Fund allows the DSDC to draw from the best research and practical know-how worldwide, giving carers like Carol the latest insights and support they need. Online or in-person, these sessions are there for her, helping her feel a little less alone. And with workshops across Scotland, they’re a much-needed resource for so many in our communities.

Consider making a gift to keep this invaluable support going. Every bit helps, ensuring that carers like Carol have somewhere to turn.

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Find out more about how we're empowering people living with dementia and those who care for them through our work at The Dementia Centre.

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