The Courier & Advertiser (Fife Edition)
Foodbank joins growing list of Dementia Friendly schemes
Staff and volunteers at the Glenrothes Foodbank have completed an information session to become “dementia friends”, learning how to recognise signs that someone might have the condition and how they can make the local service more accessible to customers who are living with it.
The group is one of a growing number of organisations taking part in the Dementia Friendly Glenrothes initiative.
Project manager Jilly Guild said: “We see many people from many different backgrounds and with various complex health concerns, including dementia, and this new knowledge can only help us to provide a better service.”
The partnership between Fife Health and Social Care Partnership, Glenrothes area committee, Fife Council and Alzheimer Scotland aims to support people living with dementia to remain valued members of their communities.
Amanda Hunter, project manager for the Glenrothes Dementia Friendly campaign, said: “Our mission is to help make everyday life better for people living with dementia and their carers and change the way that local people think, talk and act when it comes to dementia.
“By becoming a dementia-friendly community service, staff and volunteers now have more awareness and confidence to help make a difference to the experience of clients in need of extra support.”
Anyone interested in becoming involved with the initiative should contact Amanda Hunter from Alzheimer Scotland on 01592 803800 or by email at ahunter@alzscot.org.