Relationship-led and supportive Dementia Care in Winchburgh 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
Dementia care in Winchburgh requires compassion, expertise, and a personalised approach that respects each person’s unique journey. At Home Instead West Lothian, we provide specialist support that enables people to stay in their own homes, surrounded by familiar routines and cherished memories. Our Care Professionals receive comprehensive dementia training aligned with the SSSC ‘Promoting Excellence’ Framework, giving families peace of mind. As a Top 20 Home Care Provider with a ‘Very Good’ Care Inspectorate rating, we offer flexible care options, from one-hour visits to overnight support, ensuring excellent staff retention and continuity of care.
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Living with dementia often means experiencing moments of confusion or anxiety, particularly in unfamiliar environments. That’s why staying at home can provide such comfort and stability, with routines and surroundings that help maintain independence for longer. Our skilled Care Professionals understand that small details matter enormously, from keeping treasured photographs visible to maintaining meal routines that have been enjoyed for decades. We tailor our support to match each stage of the dementia journey, adjusting our approach as needs change while always preserving dignity and encouraging the maximum possible independence.
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.
Our Care Professionals regularly accompany Winchburgh residents to local activities that nurture social connections and cognitive wellbeing. We’ve found that trips to dementia-friendly events offer great opportunities for clients to engage in stimulating activities specifically designed for those living with memory challenges. Many of our clients also enjoy visits to memory cafes, where a warm welcome and friendly faces provide meaningful social interaction in a supportive environment. These community connections are vital, as they help people living with dementia maintain their sense of belonging in the Winchburgh and wider West Lothian community they know and love.
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We are led by Graham Stevenson, a Livingston local whose personal experience of arranging care for his grandmother inspired 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 through various roles to oversee our care delivery. Our office in Livingston is easily accessible for families seeking advice or wishing to meet us in person – we’re always happy to put the kettle on and have a proper chat about your needs. Behind every aspect of our dementia care is a commitment to thorough training, ensuring our Care Professionals have the skills and understanding to support each client’s unique experience of dementia.
Our commitment to supporting those affected by dementia extends beyond individual care into wider community involvement. Our team regularly participates in Alzheimer Scotland’s annual memory walks, raising both funds and awareness for this vital cause. Graham has delivered dementia awareness talks to local groups, helping to create a more understanding community for those living with memory challenges. We’ve developed a particularly strong relationship with Carers of West Lothian, actively promoting their ‘Memory Information Support Team’ initiatives to residents. Our recent collaboration brought the Virtual Dementia Tour Bus to West Lothian, giving local families and professionals an insight into the experience of living with 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.