This booklet was written and researched by the Scottish Dementia Alumni, a group of people who have each been campaigning for over ten years. We are experienced campaigners who have actively fought for the rights of people living with dementia for over a decade. We are people who have had to learn how to manage our own lives during the unspecified timescale of the dementia journey. In tie that, between us we have gained a Churchill Fellowship Award, two MBE's, a BEM, an Honorary Doctorate from Strathclyde University, written books and booklets and been referenced in other publications. We received grants from the Life Changes Trust and the DEEP Network with enabled us to produce this booklet and he accompanying video.