For families in Edinburgh, evaluating the cost of inadequate care is vital. Making the correct choice for in-home care for your family member is vital.
Homecare
Explore homecare options in Scotland, from personal care and companionship to live-in support and specialised dementia services.
The recent story of an unvetted carer being able to provide care to an 89-year-old vulnerable man has sent shockwaves through the care sector. You must be vigilant when choosing home help in Edinburgh or any location . . .
Nobody likes hospitals, so why not have the hospital come to you? Hospital at Home is a relatively new concept of providing acute health condition support at home.
Hospital to Home is a service that allows the elderly to leave hospital in Edinburgh safely and receive the support they need to get settled back into their home after a short or long-term hospital stay.
Emergency respite care offers families the support they need to take care of an elderly family member when a family carer may need a break for a holiday, has become ill or has to take care of work commitments.
Caring for relatives on a 24/7/365 schedule is just not possible for all families. Some care companies in Edinburgh like 1st Focus Homecare provide this type of in-home care to support families and their elderly loved ones.
Caring for relatives with Alzheimers and dementia can be tough. This resource page will provide some tips and links where you can get support as a family who needs help with Alzheimer’s elderly care.
Waking night care is a service where a carer comes into your home and is sitting awake while you are sleeping. This type of care provides security and peace of mind and helps eliminate accidents at night.
Short-term live-in care can provide seniors and their families with much-needed support. This type of care is flexible and can be beneficial when a senior is returning home from the hospital or if a family carer needs some respite from caring.
As our parents and loved ones get older, their care needs often become more demanding, and this means a level of care that can be very challenging for family members to provide personally. Temporary home care has become an increasingly popular option for families in Edinburgh who need some form of short-term assistance, whether due to the temporary unavailability of a family member or the need for specialised care following a hospital stay due to illness or surgery. This article explores the various options, the importance of companionship care, and the benefits of taking temporary home care for an elderly relative.