Dementia Care in Balgreen

At Struan Lodge Care Home, we’re proud to offer Dementia Care in Balgreen alongside a range of other care types such as Nursing, Residential and Respite Care. Our dementia care unit has been designed to help those living with dementia and/or Alzheimer’s in a safe, homely and welcoming atmosphere.

What is Dementia Care & Who is it For?

When someone receives a diagnosis of dementia or Alzheimers, there are multiple ways in which one can receive dementia care. Those living with dementia are affected in more ways than one, meaning where and how dementia care is given really depends on the individual and their level of dementia. Dementia care can be provided as in-home care in their own home or within a specialised setting such as a nursing home or residential care home.

Deciding on the correct level of care required by yourself or a loved one and where best to receive it can be a challenging task. Lower level dementia within its earlier stages can show symptoms such as difficulty in carrying out daily routines, memory loss and misplacing items. At a more advanced stage of dementia, symptoms worsen, where individuals struggle more with personal care, preparing meals, household management and remembering to attend any personal appointments.

All symptoms could be an indication that around-the-clock care is needed from professionals and Dementia Care in Balgreen offers both care assistants and nurses who are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, all within a safe and supportive environment. Alongside having access to these care services, individuals can also benefit from using our onsite facilities, taking part in events and activities, living with like-minded people and most importantly having meals and housekeeping taken care of.

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Dementia Care in Balgreen

Our care home in Balgreen has been thoughtfully designed, equipped to providing dementia care for those who need it the most. Our dementia care is performed by a team of professional and experienced nurses who have specialist skills and knowledge in providing high-quality, comprehensive care.

Our team members are amazing at what they do and they work close with residents and their loved ones in supporting them as well as making sure there is consistent communication. Family members are also welcome within our home during any time of the day and we’re happy for them to take part in as many activities as they wish to alongside general life in our care home. Through personalised assistance and tailored care plans, daily activities and dementia therapies, residents with dementia are fully supported to life a life they want to, with familiarity and comfort.

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Our Care Home in Balgreen

At Struan Lodge, we believe in focusing on a holistic care approach within an active philosophy of first-class care, whether it’s our catering team, carers or activities coordinators, we all go above and beyond to make sure all of our residents are cared for whilst trying out new things and continuing with their hobbies and interests.

Our wonderful care home is located in the residential area of Balgreen, near to Carrick Knowe Gold Course. Our residents and their loved ones can find the beautiful city of Edinburgh just 15 minutes away. Both care homes and nursing homes in Balgreen offer multiple outdoor spaces to take advantage of, which can be highly beneficial for those suffering from dementia, due to sunlight and fresh air helping encourage light activity and therefore reducing stress. We’re very lucky to have Edinburgh Zoo down the road from our care home; it’s a great family day out for everyone, offering the perfect opportunity to admire wildlife.

Both historic attractions and galleries are perfect for those who are suffering from dementia as they can inspire creativity and imagination, evoking memories and encouraging learning whilst boosting their wellbeing. There are some really interesting attractions within the community that are worth a visit, such as Edinburgh Castle. Additionally, those who have dementia can also benefit from local a initiative called Alzheimer Scotland, which is where support is there for those with dementia as well as their family members, providing them with a range of community activities such as allotment groups and dementia cafes, all taking place in and around Edinburgh. No matter what our residents hobbies and interests are, there are plenty of things to do and see in and around our home.

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Contact Us

Struan Lodge Care Home
54 Balgreen Avenue
Edinburgh
EH12 5SU

0131 337 7477manager@struanlodgecare.comBook a TourDownload a Brochure

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