A GLASGOW parish church is believed to be the first faith-based organisation to formally sign up to the aims, values and principles of the Technology Charter for People Living with Dementia in Scotland. Thornliebank Parish Church, in the south west of the city, decided to take the step after becoming aware of many people in the parish who struggle with findependent living, and the lack of any Citizens’ Advice Bureau or any other advice or advocacy service nearby.
The charter commits the church to:
• Design and deliver an advocacy service using technology to enable older people (including those living with dementia) to live well, feel included, learn new skills, build on existing skills and develop life skills (including digital skills) that could enhance findependent living.