Alzheimer's & Dementia Care
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Balhousie Care Group has a number of care homes that provide specialist care for residents with dementia. Further readingClick on the tabs to read more: In the early stages of Dementia, the person may begin to have some difficulty with various everyday activities and abilities such as:
There are various reasons why it is important to have an early diagnosis:
Our specialist homes have specially trained staff to give residents individual expert care and support. Every member of staff working in one of our dementia care homes from managers and carers to administrative and domestic staff receives specialist dementia training through our unique association with Alzheimer’s Scotland. Developing a deep understanding of residents suffering from dementia can create a better qualify of life for them. We provide specialist dementia care in most of our homes, usually in a specially equipped and designed wing. In our “new-build” properties we design safe “zero self harm” environments that are adapted to the unique needs of residents with dementia. Features in our specialist dementia homes include:
Useful LinksAlzheimer Scotland: http://www.alzscot.org/ |
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Dementia and associated conditions, such as Alzheimer's disease, affect one person in 20 aged over 65, and one in three over 95. It is estimated that, out of the approximately 62,000 people in Scotland who have dementia, 55% have Alzheimer’s disease, which means that there are approximately 33,550 people with Alzheimer’s disease in Scotland.Words of appreciation...
- The thing I most enjoy is the interaction with residents and family members. Being part of a team that delivers high quality care, often in the latter years of an individual's life, while trying to promote their independence is a big responsibility. I think it's hugely important to be able to make that time as easy and comfortable as possible. Manager, Balhousie Lisden Care Home
- I wish to express my sincere thanks to yourself and to all the staff at Balhousie for their exceptional standard of care and their kindness Daughter of Resident at Balhousie The Glens Care Home
- Now that I am living in Australia, Skype has been a fantastic way of keeping in touch with Mum. Thank you Balhousie for providing this facility Daughter of Resident at Balhousie Alastrean Care Home
The goal of Balhousie Care Group is to be acknowledged as the leading and most admired provider of residential care in Scotland.