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.
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.
In its last official report, the Care Inspectorate mentioned that there were 197 registered care agencies in Edinburgh either providing home care or housing support, so if you are looking for a service provider who delivers care at home services in Edinburgh, then the Care Inspectorate website is a great place to start your research.
What are the Differences Between a Nursing Home and a Care at Home Provider? In this post, we answer the above question for you, as well as provide some links and resources which will help you make the right decision of using the service of a Nursing Home in Edinburgh or if a home care provider is best for you if you are a senior living in Edinburgh or the surrounding area.
If you or your family are searching for specific home care services in Edinburgh then this guide is here to give the information that will help you make the right choice. It does not matter if you decide to choose 1st Focus Homecare as your service provider in Edinburgh or another care company, this guide will cover some of the important things you need to look for and think about.
Edinburgh Live Care at Home Feature – In November 2022, 1st Focus Homecare had an article written about the care services that we provide in Edinburgh. 1st Focus Homecare are always trying to reach out to people looking for a dependable care provider in Edinburgh. We pride ourselves on the high quality care we provide and are always happy to help people find care and assist with advice on funding for care . . .