Managing medication safely can become challenging as we age. This guide explains why medication compliance issues occur in older adults and outlines practical steps families can take to reduce risks and stay safe at home.
Homecare
Explore homecare options in Scotland, from personal care and companionship to live-in support and specialised dementia services.
Challenging behaviour in dementia can be distressing for carers and families. This guide explains why behaviours happen, practical ways to respond calmly, and how to access support across Scotland.
Managing incontinence at home can feel overwhelming for families. This guide explains common causes, practical care strategies, and available support to help older adults stay comfortable, dignified, and safe at home in Edinburgh and the surrounding areas.
Explore the social care crisis in Scotland & its impact on elderly people. Understand the challenges, causes, and solutions affecting home care services today.
A will is a crucial legal document that outlines an individual’s wishes concerning the distribution of their property and assets after their death. In Scotland, this document is of paramount importance due to specific Scottish laws like ‘Legal Rights’. This law ensures that a spouse or children cannot be fully disinherited. Thus, even when a will excludes them, they are still entitled to a portion of the deceased’s ‘movable’ estate. Therefore, a will in Scotland provides a legal framework for the management and allocation of an individual’s estate, ensuring a fair and intended distribution.
A life interest trust in Scotland, also known as a liferent trust, is a legal arrangement where assets are held in trust for the benefit of a person for their lifetime (known as the liferenter) and then pass to another person (the fiar) after the liferenter’s death.
Short Stay Care offers families in Edinburgh the support they need to take care of a family member when they are going on holiday for a week or two. This can also be used if an elderly person’s regular carer falls ill and short-term care is needed for a few days or even a few weeks.
Learn about the dangers of using unregulated introductory care agencies and why a regulated care provider is always the best choice for your parents or family members\’ personal in-home care in Edinburgh.
Understanding how the Care Inspectorate works in Scotland and its role in care quality will provide you with the information you need when choosing an Edinburgh private care provider.
Learn how to build a personalised care plan for a loved one who is in need of home help services. Look at health considerations and social and emotional support.