Dementia care is a huge part of Bright Care so naturally, accessibility for people with dementia is an important matter for us. With the Edinburgh Festival Fringe coming up,…
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Top 8 Tools To Help Older People Live Happily At Home
Sometimes it can be the simplest of tools that can make all the difference We recently asked our companion carers and clients to tell us about the products which…
Read MoreHow To Spot Signs Of Decline In A Loved One
There are many small signs of decline which might signal the need for extra help if spotted in an elderly loved one. It is vitally important to take action if…
Read MoreDays Out And Entertainment For Your Elderly Loved One
Finding the right place to take your elderly loved doesn’t have to be a challenge We’ve compiled a list of our favourite places in Edinburgh and Glasgow that are…
Read MoreDays Out For Loved Ones With Dementia: Our Top Tips
The thought of taking an elderly person or a person suffering from dementia doesn’t need to be daunting Where should you go? Will they enjoy it? Will there be sufficient…
Read MoreA Brief Guide to Good Nutrition for Elderly People
As we move through the decades of life our nutritional requirements change The degree of change will be driven by lifestyle, nature, genetics and to some extent, luck. The…
Read MoreTips for Handling the Medication Needs of a Loved One
Looking after the medication needs of another person is a huge responsibility, and can often become quite a complicated tasks. Here are our top tips on successfully assisting someone manage…
Read MoreOlder People and Driving
Driving is a very sensitive issue for most older people. The more objective the family is about their driving skills and abilities the more successful the family will be in…
Read MoreCaring for the whole person
When I started out on my journey in care I suppose I was a bit naïve, we are conditioned to think that only the physical needs are important, you know……
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