Relationship-led and supportive Dementia Care in Balerno from compassionate and experienced home care professionals.
Highest regulatory ratings
16,000+ active clients
Recommended by 95% of our clients
10,000+ carers nationwide
Home Care rating 9.6
Highest regulatory ratings
16,000+ active clients
Recommended by 95% of our clients
10,000+ carers nationwide
Home Care rating 9.6
Quality dementia care in Balerno starts with understanding that each person’s journey is unique. At Home Instead West Lothian, we tailor our approach to meet the specific needs of those living with dementia at any stage, ensuring they receive personalised support that evolves with them. As a Care Inspectorate ‘Very Good’ rated provider and one of the ‘Three Best Rated’ home care services in West Lothian, we pride ourselves on our compassionate care delivered by professionals who don’t wear uniforms, helping your loved one feel more comfortable with what simply feels like a friend visiting. Our one-hour minimum visits mean we never rush care, and we can support your loved one getting out and about locally.
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Living with dementia can make familiar surroundings particularly important for maintaining a sense of security and wellbeing. Our care enables your loved one to remain in their cherished home in Balerno, where routines and personal memories provide comfort during changing times. We understand that maintaining independence matters deeply, which is why our support focuses on enhancing abilities rather than taking over tasks. Our team recognises the importance of consistency, so we carefully match Care Professionals with clients to build meaningful relationships that provide reassurance during moments of confusion or anxiety.
We offer two types of home care: hourly care, where we visit at set times, or live-in care, where a carer resides in the home. Both are overseen by our care management team and delivered by compassionate Care Professionals. Each care package is made up of of a unique mix services to meet your needs.
Companionship care
We carefully match Care Professionals with clients to ensure a meaningful bond is created.
Home help & meal prep
Keeping the home environment clean, safe, and nourishing with home-cooked meals.
Personal care
Assistance with bathing, dressing, and personal hygiene, always respecting the dignity of your loved one.
Mobility support
Helping your loved one move around their home safely, including transfers and positioning.
Health appointment management
We support you to attend those important health appointments.
Community engagement
We enable you to continue to do the things you enjoy, be it a visit to the garden centre or your local art group.
Transportation
Assistance getting you from A to B, whether it be to go visit a friend or help with your shopping.
Medication management
Ensuring medicines are taken correctly and on time, supporting overall health.
Staying connected to Balerno and the wider West Lothian community plays a vital role in maintaining quality of life for people living with dementia. Our Care Professionals regularly accompany clients to dementia-friendly events, where specialist activities promote cognitive engagement in a supportive environment. We’ve built strong relationships with Carers of West Lothian, often supporting clients to attend their memory café sessions for social interaction and peer support. Many of our clients enjoy guided walks around Balerno’s beautiful Malleny Garden when weather permits, finding that natural surroundings often trigger positive memories and provide sensory stimulation that brightens their day.
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We are led by Graham Stevenson, a local whose personal experience trying to find appropriate care for his grandmother led him to establish Home Instead West Lothian in 2020. Our Care Manager Nadine brings invaluable perspective, having started as one of our first Care Professionals before progressing to her current role overseeing our care delivery. Together with our dedicated office team we provide comprehensive support not just to clients but to families navigating the dementia journey. We’re incredibly proud that our Care Professionals receive comprehensive dementia training aligned to the SSSC Promoting Excellence Framework, ensuring they understand how to communicate effectively and respond appropriately to changing needs.
Our commitment to supporting those with dementia extends beyond individual care into community advocacy and awareness. We regularly participate in sponsored walks for Alzheimer Scotland, with Care Professionals and office staff joining annual memory walks alongside the families we support. Graham has delivered dementia awareness talks to local groups across Balerno and West Lothian, helping improve understanding of how to support those living with the condition. Our partnership with Carers of West Lothian, including their 2024 Memory Information Support Team, led to a powerful awareness event featuring the Virtual Dementia Tour Bus, offering residents insight into the sensory challenges of dementia.
FAQs
Our office provides care for people at home in the following areas:
Livingston, Bathgate, Broxburn, Uphall, Armadale, Linlithgow, Whitburn, Bo'Ness, East Calder, Blackburn, Fauldhouse, Winchburgh, Kirkliston, Balerno, West Calder, Mid Calder, Polbeth, Blackness, Ratho, Newbridge, Blackridge, Stoneyburn, Kirknewton, Addiewell, Seafield, East Whitburn, Longridge, Bridgend, Torphichen, Dechmont, Linlithgow Bridge, Calderwood, Dedridge, Craigshill, Knightsridge, Eliburn, Murieston, Howden, Deans, Pumpherston, Ladywell, Bellsquarry, Uphall Station, Carriden, Philpstoun, Westfield, Breich, Tarbrax, Auchengray, Ecclesmachan, Ingliston, Kirkton, Threemiletown, Muirhouses, Champany, Burnwynd, Harburn, Glenbrook, Wilkieston, West Harwood Crofts, Kingscavil, Bonnington, West Clifton, Faucheldean, Whitecross, Abercorn, Hillend, Humbie, Woodend, Old Philpstoun, Newton, Kinneil, Adambrae, Livingston Village, Bents, Woolfords, Ratho Station, Westrigg, Ballencrieff, Belsyde, Whitehill, Boghall, Whiteside, Camps
If your town doesn’t appear above please check the postcodes below to see if we cover your area:
EH54 9, EH47 8, EH54 6, EH51 9, EH28 8, EH52 5, EH48 2, EH54 7, EH51 0, EH29 9, EH54 5, EH47 7, EH54 8, EH48 1, EH52 6, EH47 0, EH47 9, EH14 7, EH48 4, EH48 3, EH27 8, EH49 6, EH53 0, EH49 7, EH55 8
Home Instead West Lothian (Livingston) is one of 250 locally owned offices that collectively form Home Instead UK. Together, we care for 16,000 clients, delivering one million hours of home care each month. This unique combination of community-focused local offices and the resources of a national network enables us to provide personalised, relationship-led care while leading research and innovation that is transforming the experience of aging. Our services include companionship care, personal care, specialist care (including dementia, palliative, and Parkinson’s), and live-in care.
With the right care and support, a person living with dementia can be as independent as possible. Dementia home care can enable them to live happily and securely in their own home, in familiar surroundings, surrounded by people they know.
Yes. We understand how difficult it can be caring for someone living with dementia but we have years of experience in helping families cope with the situation at home. Our City & Guilds Assured dementia training programme ensures that our Care Professionals are fully equipped to provide exceptional care for individuals living with all types of dementia.
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type of dementia, followed by Vascular dementia and then Lewy body dementia.
When someone is diagnosed with dementia, it is often assumed that keeping their beloved pet is impossible. This is not necessarily the case. Studies have shown that pets have actually been known to increase the health of those with dementia while providing them with a friend to spend their time with. Owning a cute and cuddly companion can even be an essential part of their daily routine. Before jumping to any conclusions, it may be beneficial to review all of your options when it comes to this important decision.
An unexpected diagnosis can be frightening or difficult, and some might discover that they want their pet to remain by their side. After considering the following factors, you may find that there are other alternatives to immediately giving up a best friend.
For people living with dementia and Alzheimer’s, lack of stimulation and boredom can be one of the most frustrating things. It’s important to provide activities that engage and bring pleasure to people living with Alzheimer’s and dementia.
Stimulating activities can help keep them in high spirits and prevent them from developing depression, whilst lessening anxiety and irritability.
Activities should aim to:
If you have a relative with dementia – perhaps you are their carer – you may be aware that at some point you might find yourself dealing with aggressive behaviour from them. This is a prospect that many people fear, but there are ways to cope with such challenging behaviours.
The early stages of dementia are not always obvious, and symptoms and problems might develop slowly. To add to these difficulties, early signs of Alzheimer’s and dementia are frequently easy to dismiss as a normal sign of ageing. However, if you know what to look out for, you can keep an eye on yourself and your loved ones and identify symptoms early. This will allow you to get the medical advice early on and work out care ahead of time.
For a person with dementia, Christmas poses challenges that include disruption to a routine, confusing changes to décor and the layout of a home, and the pressure to be social over extended periods of time. When somebody’s memory or cognitive skills are deteriorating, they will find these tasks especially difficult; it is important that they are catered for in the most sensitive ways possible.
By looking at each potential challenge in turn, we have suggested some ways to manage these difficulties and have a successful Christmas without causing your loved one with dementia distress or exacerbating their confusion.
There are many types of dementia. Alzheimer’s disease is simply one form of dementia.
Dr. Alois Alzheimer is credited with discovering Alzheimer’s disease. Dr. Alzheimer was a well-known and popular German physician and researcher working in the early 1900s. Physicians and scientists at the time had a fascination with the human brain and were studying it to better understand how it worked.
Dr. Alzheimer met Auguste Deter, the first person who was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. Auguste told Dr. Alzheimer, “I have forgotten myself”. He brought her to the doctor when she started to have memory loss and delusions. Dr. Alzheimer studied her for several years, noting her decline.
Because of Dr. Alzheimer’s discovery, the disease was named after him.
Certainly. We know how challenging it can be caring for someone living with Alzheimer’s disease, however we have years of experience in helping families cope with the situation at home. Our City & Guilds Assured dementia training programme means our Care Professionals are trained to care for people living with all the different types of dementia.
Enable your loved ones to continue to live their life with the support of the West Lothian (Livingston) team. If you would like to hear what clients say about us please take a peek at our Home Care verified reviews. If you would like more information about our high quality Dementia Care service, please call us on 01506 346046, or fill out the form below.