New dementia training for Fife leisure staff

Staff at Michael Woods Sports and Leisure Centre in Glenrothes are making sure the benefits of physical activity are more accessible for people living with dementia.
By The Newsroom
Published 18th Jan 2017, 11:49 BST
Updated 18th Jan 2017, 11:52 BST
Left to right: Jane Maskelyne and Amanda Hunter from Alzheimer Scotland, with Fife Sports and Leisure Trusts Amy Williams (leisure attendant), Sharon Johnstone (area leisure manager) and Natalie Page (leisure attendant).Left to right: Jane Maskelyne and Amanda Hunter from Alzheimer Scotland, with Fife Sports and Leisure Trusts Amy Williams (leisure attendant), Sharon Johnstone (area leisure manager) and Natalie Page (leisure attendant).
Left to right: Jane Maskelyne and Amanda Hunter from Alzheimer Scotland, with Fife Sports and Leisure Trusts Amy Williams (leisure attendant), Sharon Johnstone (area leisure manager) and Natalie Page (leisure attendant).

The team signed up to the Dementia Friendly Glenrothes project.

They underwent specialist awareness training through Alzheimer Scotland in a bid to make sure its doors are open to everyone.

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