Our dementia care in East Lothian includes support with morning routines, medication prompts, and familiar hobbies. Care Professionals help people living with dementia continue with activities they recognise and enjoy, whether that's a card game, the daily crossword, or a familiar walking route. Support is adjusted to each person's abilities, preferences, and pace, rather than expecting them to fit around a fixed routine.
Personalised dementia care that starts with listening
Your situation is unique – your care should be too. We match our Care Professionals based on their dementia training, interests and personality, so care is always tailored to you.
20 years of trusted experience
We exceed UK regulatory standards, rank highly on Homecare.co.uk, and our qualified Care Professionals are trained to the highest standard so you can have complete peace of mind.
City & Guilds Assured dementia training
Our programme was created exclusively for Home Instead, and developed alongside key dementia specialists. We focus on caring not just for the condition, but for the person behind it.
Compassionate support for complex behaviours
We work to understand your loved one's world so we can join them in it - this helps us keep them safe and calm, provide stimulating activities, and effectively soothe challenging and complex behaviours.
Home care in East Lothian supports people to live independently and comfortably in the place they know best - home. Enter postcode of the person to find your nearest office and local care team.
We provide award winning care in Bilston , Musselburgh , Bonnyrigg , Penicuik and the surrounding areas
We provide award winning care in Galashiels, Hawick, Peebles, Kelso, Selkirk, Jedburgh, Eyemouth, Innerleithen, Duns, Melrose and the surrounding areas
Daily support is shaped around the routines each person already knows. A Care Professional might help someone prepare breakfast in their usual way, prompt medication at the right time, or make sure a familiar morning activity remains part of the day. Support is adjusted to the individual’s abilities, preferences, and pace rather than expecting them to follow a fixed timetable. Personal care is provided calmly and discreetly, with Care Professionals following the order and approach each person prefers. Medication prompts are incorporated into established routines, helping schedules remain consistent without making them feel separate from the rest of the day. Familiar hobbies and local outings can continue with the right support alongside them. For clients in Prestonpans or Musselburgh, this might include visiting Prestongrange Museum or walking along a familiar stretch of coast. At home, a card game, the daily crossword, or time spent gardening can remain part of the week without the activity being taken over.
Whatever your situation, Home Instead can provide quality care to enable your loved one to stay where they belong: at home. Share your details here and one of our friendly advisors will reach out to answer your questions.
Thanks again for the great care you all are giving Mum, from someone so reluctant to accept care now looks forward daily to her Care Professionals. BIG achievement!
Janet, Client's Family
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When someone becomes upset or confused, our Care Professionals stay calm, speak clearly, and give them time to respond. They avoid unnecessary correction and use gentle prompts to help the person feel more settled. They are also trained to recognise the emotions behind behaviour, allowing them to adjust their approach rather than simply pressing on with the original task. The same Care Professionals visit regularly, so a familiar face arrives each time. We also match people on personality and interests, not just availability. If a client has always loved gardening or has a dry sense of humour, we aim to find someone who understands those interests and can use them naturally in conversation. Every Care Professional completes City & Guilds-assured dementia training, providing practical techniques that can be adapted to each client’s needs. Regular visits help relationships develop over time and allow Care Professionals to recognise what usually helps someone feel comfortable, engaged, and understood.
We're ready to help you make an informed, confident choice for your loved one, with bespoke and easily-adapted packages designed around their needs.
When your loved one begins to need more frequent support, our flexible home care solutions help them stay safe and independent at home. We don't take a one-size-fits-all approach. Instead, we personalise your experience with responsive, attentive, and genuinely compassionate care, so you can feel reassured they are in capable hands.
We understand how overwhelming it can be to leave your loved one if they live with a condition like dementia, arthritis, or diabetes. Our highly experienced Care Professionals are matched based on their specialist knowledge and expertise, so you can feel content knowing your loved one's health conditions are carefully monitored and managed.
We are proud to be the benchmark for exceptional care, so all of our qualified Care Professionals receive training that goes above and beyond the industry standard. When it comes to complex health conditions, you can rest assured that your loved one's safety and wellbeing is always a top priority.
Our live-in care provides round-the-clock support and offers a welcome alternative to residential care, empowering your loved one to remain independent in the environment they know. With person-centred care from someone they recognise, older individuals can benefit from familiarity, friendship, and a consistent care plan.
Thanks again for the great care you all are giving Mum, from someone so reluctant to accept care now looks forward daily to her Care Professionals. BIG achievement!
Janet, Client's Family
Home Instead provide first class care. My care professionals are patient, kind and very reliable. I am very happy with the service they provide
Paul, Client
As I got older, I realised that this service had made me happy in my own home.
Elisie, Client
After each visit, we share clear updates with families so you know how things have gone, what your relative has been up to, and whether anything has changed. If a Care Professional notices shifts in appetite, sleep patterns, or mood, we'll let you know promptly and talk through what it might mean. As dementia progresses, we review care plans regularly and adjust support to reflect new needs. Where it's helpful, we liaise with GPs, pharmacists, and other professionals involved in your relative's care. We plan ahead alongside you, with honest conversations about what's likely to come and how we can prepare. Our dementia care in East Lothian is a fully managed service, and our team is available between scheduled reviews if you have questions or want to talk something through. The same people who know your relative are the ones keeping you informed, so nothing gets lost in translation.
We adapt our services to fit your life, delivering compassionate, consistent, and attentive care, enabling you to thrive in your home and community.
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