Dementia care and support
Specialist care and support is often needed for people with dementia as well as their carers and family.
There are a local services (including day care centres) that can help people with dementia.
Contact us and we can look at support options with you:
- Apply for a support assessment
- Call 030 33 33 3001
There is usually a charge for attending a dementia day care service. help with costs and transport may be available.
Local day care centres
Annandale and Eskdale
The Cottage
Burnfoot Hall
Ecclefechan
Lockerbie
DG11 3LG
Nithsdale
Dementia Resource Centre
8 Gordon Street
Dumfries
DG1 1EG
Friendship Club
West Morton Street
Thornhill
Stewartry
St Ninian's Church Hall
St Andrew Street
Castle Douglas
DG7 1EN
Kirkcudbright Community Centre
Castledykes Road
Kirkcudbright
Wigtownshire
Trust Housing
Ashgrove Court
Newton Stewart
DG8 6TJ
Turning Point Scotland Offices
Harbour Street
Stranraer
DG9 7RD
Other support
Alzheimer Scotland provides a range of dementia services across the region as well as advice and information. They can:
- provide opportunities to take part in activities that suit you
- help you to stay part of your community
- allow you and your carer to get a break
Get support from Alzheimer Scotland
You can also:
- call 01387 261303
- visit the Dementia Resource Centre at 8 Gordon Street, Dumfries, DG1 1EG
