Alzheimer Scotland Helpline Anniversary

That the Parliament congratulates Alzheimer Scotland’s Dementia Helpline on celebrating its 21st year in operation; notes that the helpline is a 24-hour confidential service staffed by trained volunteers and provides information and emotional support to people with the illness as well as their carers, loved ones and health professionals; acknowledges the hard work undertaken by volunteers and considers that, with the anticipated increase in the number of people with dementia in Scotland, the helpline will continue to play a key role in helping people manage the condition; therefore thanks the volunteers and staff at Alzheimer Scotland for what it considers their invaluable work, and looks forward to another successful 21 years.