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Feb 12

Private home care versus care homes

At Bright Care, we believe staying in your own home throughout your later years is the best option and a perfect alternative to the limitations of care homes. Our companionship style of elderly care services at home gives your loved one control over the care they receive. We lead the…

Feb 08

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A day in the life of a Care Assistant

By Carolyn Costley Articles, Glasgow

At Bright Care, we provide carers in the home for the elderly. Our experienced and well-trained Care Assistants provide at-home care and companionship and all of our care packages are tailored to the individual needs of our private clients. We asked one of our Care Assistants, Naomi, who works for…

Feb 05

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Common misconceptions around care at home costs

By Carolyn Costley Articles

With around 3 million elderly people in the UK who receive care at home, it is not surprising that there are many common misconceptions around the cost of elderly care. Elderly care is free Care services in the UK are not usually free. Only those on a very low income…

Jan 28

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Ikigai – a reason for being, the importance of having purpose in later life

By Carolyn Costley Articles

What is Ikigai? Ikigai (ee-key-guy) is an ancient Japanese life concept that helps you to find your ‘reason for being’ or what brings you joy. In Japanese ‘iki’ means alive or life and ‘gai’ means value or worth. So, what is your ‘life value’ or reason for being? To find…

Jan 26

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Carer and client discussing regulatory care

How we achieve and maintain high regulatory in-home care grades

By Carolyn Costley Articles

At Bright Care, we choose to be a regulated elderly in-home care provider, because we believe that with the right foundations and resources, every elderly person can live out their later years, with dignity, security, and purpose. For us, this can only be achieved if the home care service we…

Jan 11

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Why our visits are always 2-hours or longer

By Carolyn Costley Articles

At Bright Care, we deliver exceptional companionship care for elderly loved ones in the comfort of their own home with fully-managed bespoke packages. We believe that developing meaningful relationships between client and carer is the key to delivering exceptional companionship care, that is why all our visits last for two…

Dec 29

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Perth branch in the snow, we offer companionship care

Providing excellent companionship care

By Carolyn Costley Dunbartonshire, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Horsham, News, Perthshire, Stirlingshire No Comments

2022 highlights It has been another exciting year at Bright Care with many highlights, including the opening of our new Horsham Branch. We have also enjoyed the return of social gatherings, hosting a wonderful tea party to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee for all our exceptional carers and their lovely clients. Throughout…

Dec 22

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Why stay active in later years

By Carolyn Costley Articles No Comments

According to the UK Government’s Office for Health Improvement and Disparities data, by the age of 60, 66% of the population have at least one long-term health condition. This statistic rises to 90% once people reach 80 years old. Health UK believe that conditions such as arthritis, cardiovascular disease, cancer,…

Dec 20

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Experts in elderly care

By Carolyn Costley Articles No Comments

When it comes to elderly care, there are many different options available and the choices can be confusing. Additionally, deciding when care is needed is not always straightforward. Age is not the only deciding factor, often circumstances have more impact on when and if care is required. https://youtu.be/E3gXbYDOPAA Our video…

Dec 04

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Why in-home care services keep you happy and healthier

By Carolyn Costley Articles

At Bright Care, we believe that in-home care services, as opposed to residential care homes, are better for our clients and their families. According to an eight-year long survey by the University College London (UCL), enjoying your life is a substantial contributor to happier and healthier ageing. Our consistent and tailored…

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Private home care versus care homes

A day in the life of a Care Assistant

Common misconceptions around care at home costs

Ikigai – a reason for being, the importance of having purpose in later life

How we achieve and maintain high regulatory in-home care grades

Why our visits are always 2-hours or longer

Providing excellent companionship care

Why stay active in later years

Experts in elderly care

Why in-home care services keep you happy and healthier

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