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St Andrews – a dementia friendly community

Dr Maggie Ellis, Fellow in Dementia Care at the University, is spearheading a new initiative aimed at making St Andrews a dementia friendly community. Here she shares with us the background to her work and how her innovative techniques have been helping individuals with dementia and their families in the local area and beyond.

Keep well and stay healthy

Researchers are looking for volunteers to take part in a new study on keeping fit and healthy later in life.

Alzheimer’s research to be showcased

Almost 200 experts in the field of dementia and Alzheimer's Disease will gather in Dundee tomorrow (Thursday 27th June, 2002) to showcase the range of dementia research currently taking place in Scotland.

Helping Alzheimer’s sufferers remember

Psychologists at the University of St Andrews are aiming to aid and improve the communication of Alzheimer's disease sufferers through the development of innovative interactive computer technology.