Fife Dementia Resource Centre

Brief description:

Fun and friendly social groups in various locations around Fife and our Resource Centre, Day Care at the Kirkcaldy Resource Centre, Information cafes to drop in and meet others and find out more about help available, Dementia Advisors on hand to call for support, a listening ear and advise on all aspects of dementia Outreach Team provide short term one to one support to help people with specific issues Dementia Friends sessions and talks for groups

Organisation name:

Alzheimer Scotland

Type of break:

Clubs or Day Facilities for Short Break/Respite Purposes, Information Providers

Care needs catered for:

Carer Support, Dementia

Ages catered for:

Older Adults

How do people access your service:

Anyone can: Call : 01592 204 541, lines are open 9-4 Monday to Friday Email: fifeservices@alzscot.org In person: at our Resource Centre accessed from the Bus Station in Kirkcaldy In person: Information cafes monthly. Call for details of your nearest cafe. Call: 24 hour helpline 0808 808 3000 lines open all day every day.

Full service description:

Our Dementia Advisors offer free impartial support and advice for people living with dementia and their carers, over the phone, email and in person. Our Community Activity Organisers have a wide range of welcoming social groups These include gentle exercise, walking groups, reminiscence including local histories, snooker, adapted golf, golf and football memories, gardening, singing and music, The full list is at www.alzscot/Fife or phone for details. Our Outreach Team work with you to meet your own specific need, for example learning to use new equipment, finding stimulating activities, travelling independently and lots more.

Price information:

Please get in touch regarding pricing.

Any other information you think people might find helpful:

We have a 24 hour free phone helpline for anyone needing to talk out of normal hours 0808 808 3000

Organisation providing this information:

Alzheimer Scotland Fife Services

Quality Assurance Accreditation:

OSCR, Care Inspectorate

General accessibility:

Level entry to premises or ramp available

Autistic Spectrum Disorder Adaptations:

Secure entrance to buildings/grounds

Visual Impairment:

High contrast signs, Large print notices / menus, Talking clocks

Dementia Adaptations:

Staff training, High contrast signs containing text and images

Hearing Impairment Adaptations:

Staff training

Any further information regarding accommodation location activities and surrounding area:

We also offer some on line virtual groups for people who are unable to attend our groups and a Virtual Dementia Resource Centre. We can offer support to set up and learn to use these.

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