From Edinburgh to Fife and Stirling to Perth, people living with dementia deserve support that keeps daily life feeling like their own. Our dementia care in Scotland helps clients stay connected to the routines, surroundings, and familiar details they know best. Care Professionals work alongside each person to maintain daily patterns, encourage engagement, and provide steady, practical help as needs develop.
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 Scotland 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 Galashiels, Hawick, Peebles, Kelso, Selkirk, Jedburgh, Eyemouth, Innerleithen, Duns, Melrose and the surrounding areas
We provide award winning care in Aberdeen , Greenford , Bridge of Don , Inverurie , Bishopston and the surrounding areas
We provide award winning care in Greenock , Irvine , Kilwinning , Saltcoats , Largs and the surrounding areas
We provide award winning care in Glenrothes , Thornton , St Andrews , Methil , Cupar and the surrounding areas
We provide award winning care in Cumbernauld , Coatbridge , Airdrie , Brownhills , Dennistoun and the surrounding areas
We provide award winning care in Hamilton , March , Larkhall , Carluke , Greenhills and the surrounding areas
We provide award winning care in Clydebank , Dumbarton , Drumchapel , Helensburgh and the surrounding areas
We provide award winning care in Stirling , Falkirk , Alloa , Grangemouth , Larbert and the surrounding areas
We provide award winning care in Motherwell , Cambuslang , Blantyre , Viewpark , North Motherwell and the surrounding areas
We provide award winning care in Paisley , Renfrew , Barrhead , Erskine , Johnstone and the surrounding areas
We provide award winning care in Perth , Crieff , Auchterarder , Tulloch , Scone and the surrounding areas
We provide award winning care in Livingston , Bathgate , Broxburn , Bo'ness , Linlithgow and the surrounding areas
We provide award winning care in East Kilbride , Rutherglen , Newton Mearns , Castlemilk , Govan and the surrounding areas
We provide award winning care in Edinburgh , Leith , Newhaven , Bingham , Old Town and the surrounding areas
We provide award winning care in Corstorphine , South Queensferry , Wester Hailes , Clermiston and the surrounding areas
We provide award winning care in Bilston , Musselburgh , Bonnyrigg , Penicuik and the surrounding areas
We provide award winning care in Dundee , Barry , Arbroath , Thornton , Forfar and the surrounding areas
We provide award winning care in Dunfermline , Kirkcaldy , Rosyth , Cowdenbeath , Dalgety Bay and the surrounding areas
We provide award winning care in Ayr , Kilmarnock , Troon , Prestwick , Heathfield and the surrounding areas
We provide award winning care in Glasgow , Bearsden , Bishopbriggs , Kirkintilloch , Knightswood and the surrounding areas
Dementia affects each person differently, so every care plan reflects their habits, preferences and the tasks they have always approached in a particular way. We are regulated by the Care Inspectorate, and every Care Professional completes specialist dementia training before supporting clients. Personal care is provided with patience and discretion. Care Professionals learn the order someone prefers for washing and dressing, the products they use and where they would like to remain independent. Medication reminders can be fitted around the same established routine, with Care Professionals keeping to agreed schedules and liaising with GPs or pharmacies when needed. At home, support might include preparing lunch at the usual time, keeping commonly used items within reach or reducing clutter that makes a room harder to navigate. A client near Stirling might enjoy a supported walk through familiar surroundings or spend time looking through photographs connected to places they have known for years.
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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A familiar Care Professional learns how someone usually communicates, which subjects hold their attention and when they need more time to respond. Regular visits reduce the need to explain routines repeatedly and make it easier to notice when a different approach may help. Care Professionals use clear, calm language, offer one prompt at a time and avoid unnecessary correction. If conversation becomes difficult, they may turn to music, photographs or a familiar task rather than continuing with a question that is causing frustration. Matching also considers personality and shared interests, not only practical availability. Someone who has always enjoyed gardening might spend part of a visit tending pot plants or sorting seeds. Another client may prefer a quiet walk near Stirling or looking through local photographs at home. City & Guilds assured dementia training gives Care Professionals practical ways to respond to changes in communication, mood and confidence without pressuring the person or taking over.
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
Families are involved in shaping support from the very first conversation. We ask about daily preferences, routines, family dynamics, and the specific details that will help Care Professionals understand the person properly. This information feeds directly into the care plan, ensuring support is tailored from the outset rather than adjusted later. After each visit, families receive clear updates on how things went and whether anything has changed. Care plans are reviewed regularly, with the level and type of support adjusted as needs develop over the following weeks and months. We also keep a close eye on any gradual changes that may not be immediately obvious. If something comes up between reviews, our local team can discuss it and make changes quickly. Communication stays open and straightforward, so families always understand what is happening, what has been done, and what may need to happen next.
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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