I’m caring for an elderly parent
Resources for Carers
Whether you are a professional carer or an unpaid carer looking after a loved one, there is no doubt that it could sometimes be overwhelming trying to find the right information to help you deliver the best possible care. There is a plethora of external resources out there that can... Read More
What it takes to be a Bright Carer
Caring for elderly people requires many natural skills, that are not easily taught at college or at training courses. Empathy, patience, good listening and a cheerful attitude are a few key personality traits that are essential to provide meaningful support to an elderly person and to create a relevant and... Read More
5 steps to creating happy carers
It's not easy to become a Bright Carer. Our selection, interview and training programmes are rigorous and aim to identify the best of the best; those people that we are genuinely excited to work with on a daily basis. We only hire people who have a great attitude, and are... Read More
Tips for handling medication needs of a loved one
Looking after the medication needs of another person is a huge responsibility, and can often become quite a complicated tasks. Here are our top tips on successfully assisting someone in handling their medication needs. If in doubt, always ask the pharmacist, GP or call NHS24 on "111" or in an... Read More
Elderly people and driving
Driving is a very sensitive issue for most elderly people. The more objective the family is about their driving skills and abilities, the more successful the family will be in convincing the elderly person to limit their driving or stop driving altogether. There’s no legal age at which you must... Read More
Should I hire my own private carer?
Hiring someone yourself may give you more choice and control over who cares for you and what tasks they do. However, before going down this road, there is a lot you’ll need to think about. Hiring your own private personal carer immediately turns you into an employer, bringing legal, financial,... Read More
The advantages of fully managed care services over privately hiring someone
There are many advantages to fully managed care services, like Bright Care to look after your loved ones in their own home, however it will always work out more expensive than hiring someone privately. You can find out more about employing someone directly by reading this article on the topic. Below is... Read More
Care Inspectorate: understanding the role
The Care Inspectorate and the Care Quality Commission The Care Inspectorate regulates and inspects care services in Scotland to make sure that they meet the right standards. In England and Wales, they have the Care Quality Commission (CQC) which has a similar function. These main bodies regulate the care sector.... Read More
Power of Attorney | What You Need to Know
Why do I need a Power of Attorney? A Power of Attorney is a bit like holiday insurance: it seems like an unnecessary expense at the time or that you will never need it. But, when you do, you are glad you have it! You hope that you will never... Read More
Guide to employing private individuals
One way to get in support elderly care for a loved one by employing private individuals to directly to work for you in the care of your relative. This can be used as an alternative to using a professional care service. Sometimes this can work out more cost effective, although... Read More
