A NEW CAMPAIGN has been launched to challenge the stigma surrounding dementia.

Run by The Scottish Government in partnership with COSLA, the drive encourages people to continue doing the things they always did with loved ones diagnosed with the syndrome.

These everyday activities can help people with dementia stay well for longer.

There are a range of opportunities in Fife for people to get involved in.

In the Lochgelly Centre, there is a weekly musical reminiscence group called Musical Memories Lochgelly. Their sessions promote health and wellbeing through light movement to music and musical bingo.

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There is also the Bums Off Seats, Fife Walking Initiative. Led by a trained team, the walks are suitable for most people, including those with a long-term health condition. There are walks in Lochore Meadows that you can participate in.

Dementia affects an estimated 90,000 people in Scotland, 3,000 of whom are under the age of 65.

Created in collaboration with a National Dementia Lived Experience Panel, the Rethink Dementia campaign emphasises the importance of maintaining relationships with those living with dementia.

Research has shown that making this effort to stay in contact with individuals and include them in activities can help alleviate symptoms of depression, agitation, sleep disturbance, anxiety and apathy.