Fore the love of golf, those with dementia return to the links [Video]

Calgarians living with dementia had the chance to return to the links this week as part of a pilot program hosted by the city.

FORE! The Love of Golf pilot program gave them, and their care partners, an opportunity to get back to the game they love.

“The program is for people living with dementia with an interest in golf or had previously golfed before,” said Gennie Liu, recreation program specialist with the city.

“Most of them have never golfed in many, many years, due to some barriers and challenges with dementia.”

Calgarians living with dementia had the chance to return to the links this week as part of a pilot program hosted by the city.

Marjorie Aucoin says her husband Leo was diagnosed with Lewy body dementia five years ago and vascular dementia two years ago.

She says the program has been extremely beneficial for both of them, including …