EIC announces Alzheimer Scotland as its chosen charity

Edinburgh-based independent financial advisers EIC, has announced its support for the charity Alzheimer Scotland.

Director Scott Mackintosh said, "As a firm, we want to lend our support to charities, particularly in Scotland where we are based. With better living conditions and longer life expectancies, we are now recognising that Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia in general are increasingly affecting our aging population, although the conditions are not solely confined to the elderly, as is the general perception. We recognise the invaluable contribution of Alzheimer Scotland to researching these conditions and providing care for sufferers, family and carers alike. We believe the charity deserves much wider support and are keen to help in any way possible."

Mackintosh highlighted the firm's efforts this year: "Personally I have supported an initiative called the' Alzheimer Scotland Football Reminiscence Project, which is designed to encourage male sufferers to meet regularly, focusing on a common interest which triggers memories from as far back as sixty years ago - amazing given the short term memory issues associated with dementia. Whilst it is still early days in my ‘supporting' career, as the cause is close to my heart with my grandmother being a sufferer and having had clients also suffer, I intend to develop my support further in the future with the organisation in general."

In addition, and in recognition of sufferers at this time of the year, the firm has decided to make a further donation to Alzheimer Scotland in lieu of sending Christmas cards. "We feel this is a responsible approach to the festive season - whilst we continue to wish our clients and peers the very best for the festive season, we feel that the charity would better benefit from the cost of printing and posting Christmas cards."

Despite much research, there is still no single cure for dementia. The good news is that treatments are becoming available which may help the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease in some people, however there is still a long way to go.

Dementia is the progressive loss of the powers of the brain, of which the most common cause is Alzheimer's disease. In Scotland, over 61,000 people have dementia, with some 50% not even knowing that they have the disease. Whilst it is most common in older people, it can strike people as young as in their 40s. Despite this, 60% of people with dementia live at home and there is much support available to assist with care, both practically and financially.*

*For more information on Alzheimer Scotland, please visit their website at http://www.alzscot.org/.

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