Entries by Stephen Wilson

Dementia

Dementia affects the brain, making it harder to remember things or think as clearly as before. It’s an umbrella term for over 100 different types of illnesses and disease symptoms. Symptoms of dementia may include memory loss and difficulties with day to day tasks, language and problem-solving. Dementia is not a natural part of the […]

Smart Technology to support safe and independent living

At Social Care Alba we strive to provide more than just care. We work towards facilitating independence and support our clients to have a better quality of life. We visited Edinburgh Smart Home to see how the use of smart technology solutions, can give the most vulnerable in our communities access to the tools they […]

Behind the scenes

Part of care that nobody sees, is what goes on behind the scenes to ensure people are safe. Office staff on a typical day will be: Ordering stock Dealing with job applicants Organising training, interviews Handling visitors to the office Arranging rotas and holiday requests Doing a return to the Care Inspectorate Meeting with social […]

June Newsletter

We are living through very difficult & uncertain times as the ever present threat of COVID is still with us. We want to let you know we have been working hard to ensure you can have the best support possible during these testing times. We invested in technology, protection equipment & staff development and we […]

February Newsletter

We know how difficult it has been for you during these past months. We want to let you know we have been working hard to ensure you can have the best support possible. We invested in technology and staff development and we will continue to look for ways to improve even further. And most importantly, […]

November Newsletter

Flu vaccine If you haven’t had your flu vaccination yet then can I please ask you to follow this up as soon as possible. Having a vaccination could save your life or the lives of others. Please contact your G.P. Masks Wearing a mask helps you protect others from infection.Can I please ask everyone to […]

Covid Update #9

View as PDF Summer has officially finished, and for a short time we had respite from COVID restrictions. Unfortunately, with a 2nd wave building I fear Winter will be hard for all of us. I wanted to reassure you that we are still fighting it and to update you on some of the changes we […]