At 1st Focus Homecare, we love our city and wanted to share with you some of our favourite spots for visitors and tourists. The city really is steeped in so much history that we could probably list a hundred different places for you to visit, but for now, we have selected our top 10.
It is with great pride that we can announce that 1st Focus Homecare, has, for the second year running, been awarded the prestigious Homecare.co.uk Top 20 Homecare Service Provider award for care-at-home providers in Edinburgh.
1st Focus Homecare does not charge a setup fee or have any fees other than the one you are quoted. Several companies are providing private care services that are charging service users and seniors a “set up” fee of up to £350 just to organise their care package before they even start providing the service.
The NHS is under pressure in Scotland, and the government’s proposed “National Care Service” is not due to be introduced until 2028-2029. The current situation of social care in the UK is bleak, with most, if not all local authorities struggling to meet the care demands of the ageing population on their current budgets. It is almost inevitable that people will come to harm by not receiving the right care, and not receiving that care promptly.
Medication assistance and support are normally assessed by the local council and make up a part of most care assessments. Medication support ranges from a prompt to take medication through to administration of medicines due to a person no longer being able to manage and understand their medication needs for example if they have dementia or Alzheimers.
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.
How Music For Dementia Sufferers Can Be Used as a Method for Sensory Awareness. In this guide, we share some resources and ideas about how music and music therapy can be used for seniors suffering from dementia, and how music can help families to enhance their dementia care.
n this guide, we’ll help you understand what you should look for when planning to use a home care and in-home support provider for your basic living needs. You will find a wide range of care provided by private companies, the care standards delivered by each company are variable, with some providing a better level of care than others.
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.
The importance of companion caregivers is often underestimated, although their presence in home environments is crucial. Providing vital support and valued companionship, these caregivers play a key role in preventing or alleviating loneliness.