From 30th October 2023, Call-In Homecare is growing to 10 branches across Scotland. This marks an exciting new business chapter with many companies within the Clece Care Services Group novating to be part of the Call-In team. Our branches are now: Call-In Homecare Head Office Call-In Homecare Edinburgh Call-In Homecare Dundee Call-In Homecare East Lothian […]
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Loneliness can affect everyone and loneliness symptoms do not discriminate based on age or status. In fact, a report in The Independent shows that up to 30% of the UK population have felt or feel chronically lonely. Loneliness can be defined by constant or unrelenting feelings of being alone, separated or divided from others. Social
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Companionship care supports the social and emotional well-being for people who are feeling isolated or lonely, whilst alleviating some of the pressure from family members. Loneliness affects many people in the UK and is particularly prevalent among the over 65’s. There are many misconceptions about home care, with most people feeling it’s only needed after
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There are various feelings we have when we think about home care for a loved one. These feelings often lead to some common misconceptions about home care among both those who need the care and the relatives who may be sourcing the care. These are the 5 common misconceptions about home care. 1. Carers are
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Older people have lived through many changes and experienced all of life’s ups and downs. Conversing with an older person, be that a relative or someone you are caring for, can open up a world of interesting facts, stories and wisdom. Spending more time with elderly relatives, finding out how they coped, what they did
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Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease are often thought of as two different things, when in fact the term “dementia” covers a range of diseases that affect the brain. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type of dementia. Read below to find out more about other common types of dementia… What is Dementia? As mentioned above, the
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It’s horrifying to think that there are people out there who prey on elderly and vulnerable people in our society. Unfortunately, over 53% of people aged 65 and over have been targeted by fraudsters. This means it’s likely that an elderly relative of yours could be at risk of a scam. One thing you can
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A good carer will have many qualities that make them exceptionally good at their job. A good carer will help the people they care for to feel respected, valued, and safe. They will be someone who improves your feelings of well-being, and you will look forward to seeing them. The qualities you should see in
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This month, one of our wonderful Service Users Agnes McAlpine turned the grand age of 106 – what an amazing milestone! Our team loved seeing picture of Agnes with her cards and flowers. From the whole Call-In Homecare team, Happy Birthday Agnes! We are so glad you had a wonderful day, and feel lucky to
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This month our recruitment team have been busy planning and attending recruitment events. Last week, Beatriz, Gemma and Lois attended the Edinburgh Careers Fair. The team loved meeting future candidates in-person again. Events are a great way for us to find new passionate Care Assistants. There’s a real mix of people, from those looking for
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