GLENROTHES

Exciting development as worker appointed to
help meet Government priorities

We are delighted to be able to announce the appointment of our new Development Officer, Fiona Mackay.

In recognition of the Scottish Government's priorities for older people we have appointed a new member of staff to help us to develop our service.  The Government acknowledges that by 2031 there will be an 85% increase in the number of people living to 85 and over.  This has implications for services for older people and it is essential that we are able to keep up with and meet this challenge. 

One of the other issues is people's changing expectations of services.   40 years ago 60 was seen as old. This is no longer the case, and what was an appropriate and acceptable service then is not necessarily so now. 

Dementia among the challenges

Among the challenges for Age Concern Glenrothes are:

- to make our services relevant and available to fit, healthier people aged 60 and over

- to make our Scott Road premises available to a wider range of people and organisations

- to provide a service for people with early onset dementia

Manager, Anne Toye, said “This is a really exciting time for us. We have many new and exciting changes planned to support the excellent work which our volunteers do ..”

Anyone interested in volunteering with Age Concern or in attending one of the 12 centres or lunch clubs can contact them on 01592 756316.