The power of friendship: Dementia Awareness Week 2025

Dementia Awareness Week is underway in East Lothian, with this year’s theme 'The Power of Friendship' bringing people together to support, celebrate and connect with one another.

So far, the East Lothian Health and Social Care Partnership has marked the week with a 'Bring a Friend breakfast' at Musselburgh Meeting Centre and a brain health and carer support session at East Lothian Community Hospital, where attendees heard from Alzheimer Scotland, Carers of East Lothian, and people with lived experience of dementia, with still plenty more to come.

On Wednesday 4 June, the Musselburgh Dementia Café will explore the wonders of space with Dynamic Earth, and on Thursday 5 June you can join a relaxed walk at Archerfield Walled Garden or pop into the Musselburgh Friendship Group for tea, cake and chat.

On Friday 6 June, staff will be at the Community Hospital demonstrating how assistive technology can support people living with dementia, and there’s still time to drop in to the ongoing “Power of Friendship” events in the Sanctuary each morning.

Find out more or to see the full programme of what’s planed for throughout the week.