Alzheimer Scotland- Stirling and Clacks

The Stirling and Clackmannanshire service is one of the many local Alzheimer Scotland services around Scotland aiming to enhance the care for both people with dementia and their carers and families throughout Stirling and Clackmannanshire.

As the Stirling and Clackmannanshire service, we run a number of services pertinent to the local area.

*Daycare: Daycare offers social contact and a wide range of activities for people with dementia in a friendly, safe and supportive environment. It provides regular short breaks for carers. Daycare is offered Mon-Fri in Alva from 10am-3pm and Saturday in Balfrom from 10am-3pm.

*Home Support: Our trained workers can provide care and stimulation for people with dementia in their own home, short breaks for carers and flexible care for special occasions and emergencies. We can provide personal care, support to do everyday tasks such as cooking or shopping and help with leisure activities.The nature ans level od support is person centred and agreed with the person with dementia ans their carers.

*Carer support info courses: We offer courses for relatives caring for someone with dementia that include info on services, communication and welfare benefits. We aim to be flexible and tailor courses to meet the needs of carers. We can provide transport and care if required.

*Carer support groups: Information, emotional support and advice is ongoing through support groups. Alternatively individual support can be given in the carers own home or in the Bridge of Allan office.

*Musical Memories: The group meets once a month at Alva Parklands at 1.30-3pm. Singing is a great way to stimulate your mind and many of the songs are recognisable by all. As well as singing, there is a break for a sociable cup of tea.

*Football reminiscence: The group meet once a month in Bridge of Allan to discuss all thing football related. As well as meeting, the group also organise outings which have included one to Falkirk Football Stadium and to Hampden Park.

*Walking group: The walking group is for carers and adults with dementia who can walk comfortably and unaided for an hour. Examples of walks have included the grounds of the University of Stirling and Gartmorn dam. Walking is an excellent way to maintain fitness and stimulate the mind. All walks finish with a tea and scone in a nearby cafe.

*Peer support groups: The peer support groups are a chance for adults post diagnosis to meet their peers and discuss issues and challenges they may have or questions about living with dementia. A group is held once a month in Sauchie and once a month in Stirling.

*Dementia cafes: The dementia cafes are an opportunity for those who are affected by dementia to meet others in a similar situation. You can drop in for a coffee and a chat and also get helpful information from Alzheimer Scotland staff if required. They are open to carers and adults with dementia at any stage. There is a weekly cafe in Alva every Saturday from 1-3pm. A cafe is held fortnightly at the Smith Art Gallery in Stirling every second and fourth Wednesday from 10.30-12.30. A cafe takes place on the first Monday of every month at the Royal Ivy Hotel in Bridge of Allan from 10.30-12.30 and in Callander on the thirs Friday of every month at St Andrews Church Hall from 1pm-3pm.