Seminar:  Risk Factors for Dementia:  What's New?

When:     Friday 17 May 2013

Where:    7 George Square, University of Edinburgh

The Alzheimer Scotland Dementia Research Centre is organising a one-day seminar to health professionals and researchers on early and mid-life risks factors for dementia.  The seminar will look specifically at environmental, genetic, vascular and delirum risk factors. 

CONFIRMED SPEAKERS:  Prof. David Batty, Dr Thomas Jackson, Dr Craig Ritchie, Dr Tom Russ, Prof. John Starr and Prof. Lawrence Whalley. If you wish to attend please email Coleen Sloan at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or telephone her on 0131 650 4340.

You can also view the programme Here

Conference:  Dementia - A National Crisis

When:     21 October 2013  

Where:    Surgeon's Hall, Edinburgh

Public Service Events in association with The Alzheimer's Society is pleased to present this high-profile conference which will feature an array of expert speakers who will outline the challenges faced in combating this spiralling condition and how better outcomes can be achieved. This event is for anyone involved with or affected by dementia who wishes to hear all the latest developments. Delegates will have the opportunity to listen, digest, debate and then reflect on the information that can make a difference to their professional or personal situations.

Topics to be discussed:

• Responding to the dementia challenge
• Living well with dementia
• Facing the challenges of caring for someone with dementia
• Improving diagnosis rates
• Innovations in care and support
• Building dementia friendly communities

Please follow this link to book for this event and view the programme: http://www.publicserviceevents.co.uk/247/dementia-scotland