Home Instead Scottish Borders

29/09/2025

🍴 Eating well in later life is about more than what’s on the plate – it’s about comfort, enjoyment, and routine.

For older adults, especially those living with dementia, changing tastes, smaller portions, and regular snacks can make mealtimes easier and more enjoyable. With the right support, food can bring both nourishment and moments of connection.

At Home Instead Scottish Borders, our Care Professionals are here to make mealtimes reassuring and meaningful for the people we support. 💚

👉 Learn more about eating well while living with dementia:
https://www.homeinstead.co.uk/eating-well-whilst-living-with-dementia/

21/09/2025

🧠💜 Today is World Alzheimer’s Day – a time to raise awareness, promote understanding, and stand alongside families affected by dementia.

At Home Instead Scottish Borders, our Care Professionals bring warmth, patience, and practical support to families across our communities – helping loved ones live at home with dignity and comfort.

This year’s theme encourages everyone to ask questions and talk openly about dementia. Find helpful advice, family stories, and practical tips here:
👉 www.youtube.com/homeinsteaduk

17/09/2025

This Professional Care Workers Week, we’re proud to celebrate the incredible difference our Scottish Borders Home Instead team makes in the lives of local families, every single day.

If you or a loved one could benefit from this kind of compassionate, reliable support at home, we’d love to help. Call us on 0345 296 2897 to find out more.

15/09/2025

🧠 84% of people say more must be done to help families understand dementia.

Here at Home Instead Scottish Borders, we know how vital education is. Dementia can impact decision making, communication, mood, and the ability to carry out everyday tasks, which is why our team continually builds knowledge to provide the best possible care.

👉 To learn more about dementia care in the Borders, call us on 0345 296 2897.

12/09/2025

💚 Talking to children about dementia can feel overwhelming but keeping it simple, honest, and gentle makes a real difference.

Here are some ways to support them:
- Use clear, age-appropriate words to explain dementia
- Spend time together doing activities that feel comforting, like music, stories, or photo albums 📷
- Reassure them it’s dementia causing the changes, not their grandparent
- Celebrate those little sparks of joy and laughter 💕

In the Borders, family traditions and connections run deep. With the right support, those bonds remain strong, even when dementia changes the path.

10/09/2025

Across the Borders, dementia continues to be one of the biggest health challenges families face. Over a third of UK adults worry that someone they know may be living with undiagnosed dementia.

At Home Instead Scottish Borders, our dementia care is focused on helping people remain in their own homes where familiarity and comfort matter most. Families can lean on us for expert care and heartfelt support.

💚More info: https://www.homeinstead.co.uk/care/specialist/dementia/

📞 Call us on 0345 296 2897

08/09/2025

Can you be the support someone needs?

From gardening with Tom in Peebles to supporting Anne to her weekly choir in Galashiels, we’re looking for people who want to bring joy and reassurance to families across the Borders.

Care is about making sure people feel valued and connected. Experience isn’t essential your compassion is what counts.

👉 Apply today: https://www.homeinstead.co.uk/recruitment/

03/09/2025

💚 Care That Changes Lives 💚

Across the Scottish Borders, our Care Professionals are making an incredible difference to families every day.

This is more than a job, it’s a calling. You’ll be supporting older people to live well at home, building trust and giving them a second chance at independence.

If you’re ready to make your work truly meaningful, join our team today.

📞 Call us on 0141 376 7266
💻 Apply now: https://eu-1.fountain.com/home-instead-sur-group/apply/scottish-borders-care-assistant

01/09/2025

💚Standing With Families💚

September is World Alzheimer’s Month. Every 3 minutes, someone in the UK is diagnosed with dementia.

Here in the Borders, families are making huge sacrifices, from giving up work to selling homes, to care for loved ones.

This month, we’ll be sharing advice and stories to raise awareness and offer support.

If dementia is part of your life, don’t be afraid to ask questions: 0345 296 2897

📺 More insights: www.youtube.com/homeinsteaduk

22/08/2025

🍁💚 Care That Fits Around You 💚🍁

This autumn, why not start a role that brings real fulfilment?

We’re recruiting Care Professionals in the Scottish Borders to provide one-to-one care for older people at home. With flexible schedules and one-hour minimum visits, you’ll have time to care properly.

👉 Apply today: https://eu-1.fountain.com/home-instead-sur-group/apply/scottish-borders-care-assistant

20/08/2025

🌿 Your Home, Your Care 🌿

From Peebles to Hawick, Kelso to Galashiels - at Home Instead Scottish Borders, we know care works best when it’s tailored to the person. That’s why our visits are a minimum of one hour, giving us time to provide meaningful support.

With Care Professionals who are trained, PVG checked, and SSSC registered, families can be reassured their loved ones are well looked after.

One-to-one care, in the comfort of your own home. 💚

📞 Get in touch with us today: 0345 296 2897

18/08/2025

💚 Making Home Life Easier for Dementia Care 💚

Our Home Instead Scottish Borders YouTube channel is full of advice and helpful tips for families supporting someone with dementia.

This week, we’re showcasing gadgets that can make daily life simpler while helping your loved one maintain independence.

🎥 Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ruiuWdD2PQ

Which of these tools have you found useful in your own home?

In this helpful video, Home Instead UK care professionals Marie and Shona share their top gadget and technology recommendations for people living with dement...