I have always felt very strongly that older people with mental illnesses suffer a double whammy in terms of stigma and discrimination. This is why I believe that it is extremely important to talk about the social changes and awareness required to make sure that older people are seen as a valued asset in our communities. However, it is also important to remember that not all those with dementia are what we may consider to be old. In Scotland there are around 3,200 people under 65 years of age living with dementia. As a consultant in Old Age Psychiatry and Associate Medical Director for Older People, NHS Tayside, and National Clinical Lead (Psychiatry) for the Focus on Dementia Team, part of Healthcare Improvement Scotland’s…