You will, I hope, have already read Lindsay Watson and Nur Hemsi's blogs last week which coincided with Dementia Awareness Week. Lindsay highlighted the importance of getting a power of attorney in place. Nur reflected on her attendance at the Alzheimer Scotland Conference and touched on some of the softer skills that are required in terms of supporting individuals and their families during potentially difficult times.
We keep in close contact with individuals at Alzheimer Scotland. We were delighted to take a table at the recent Women in Scotland Lunch which this year supported Alzheimer Scotland. This was a fantastic gathering for females across the country and there were some very inspirational speakers including Viv Lumsden - Former STV and BBC Scotland presenter, Journalist and Radio Host, Professor Dame Sue Black SBE, FRSE- Professor of Anatomy and Forensic Anthropology, University of Dundee, The Rt. Hon. Ruth Davidson MSP - Leader of the Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party and Diane Goldberg - Trustee, Alzheimer Scotland.
To coincide with Dementia Awareness Week we were delighted to have our monthly dress down day in support of Alzheimer Scotland and were able to raise some funds. Individuals at the firm are encouraged to dress down once a month and suggest a chosen charity and have raised some funds.
Supporting Dementia
Dementia is a subject close to many of our hearts - both professionally and personally. We come across many individuals at different stages of dementia and are very closely involved in assisting and supporting their carers and families. In addition many of us have family members and friends who are touched by the disease.