Navigating life after a dementia diagnosis can feel overwhelming - but Age Scotland’s Living Well with Early Stage Dementia guide offers a wealth of compassionate, practical advice to help individuals and families find clarity, connection, and confidence.

This resource covers everything from understanding your diagnosis and accessing post-diagnostic support to making legal preparations and adapting your daily routine. One of its key strengths lies in empowering readers to remain as independent as possible - encouraging the use of checklists, reminders, and assistive technology to support memory and daily living. The guide also highlights the importance of community, with suggestions for peer support, meeting centres, and social groups to reduce isolation.

Practical tips on staying healthy - including eating well, staying active, and managing alcohol intake - sit alongside advice on travel, money management, and planning for the future through Power of Attorney, wills, and care assessments. For those struggling with communication or worried about discrimination, the guide includes guidance on advocacy, rights, and resources to ensure everyone living with dementia feels seen and supported.

Families, carers, and employers are encouraged to be part of this journey - whether it’s by making workplace adjustments or helping someone engage with their community. Resources are specifically tailored for those in Scotland, but the advice is universally helpful.

At Elli Cares, we resonate deeply with the guide’s goal: enabling people with cognitive impairment to live with dignity and autonomy. Our app supports these same goals through digital reminders, care team coordination, and location safety features. Tools like these can complement Age Scotland’s advice and extend its impact into everyday life.

Download or read the full Age Scotland guide here:
👉 Living Well with Early Stage Dementia (PDF)