Familiar faces, every visit
Consistency is everything with dementia. We work hard to send the same small team, so your loved one sees people they know, not a different stranger each time.
Our care
Dementia care at home in central Scotland
Patient, familiar support for people living with dementia, delivered in the place they know best. The same faces, a gentle routine, and time to care properly, so your loved one can stay settled and safe at home.
How we help
Support built around the person, not the diagnosis
No two people experience dementia the same way. We take our lead from the person in front of us, their history, their likes and their routines, and build care that helps them live as well as possible.
Gentle routine
A steady, predictable rhythm to the day helps reduce confusion and anxiety. We follow the routines that already work and keep familiar things where they belong.
Personal care, with patience
Unhurried help with washing, dressing, the toilet and getting about, offered in a way that protects dignity and never makes anyone feel rushed or a burden.
Medication and mealtimes
Prompting or safely giving medication and recording it properly, plus meals prepared the way they like, with a gentle eye on appetite and hydration.
Safe and settled at home
A watchful eye on the little risks around the home, so your loved one can stay somewhere familiar for as long as it is right for them.
Company and good days
Time for a chat, a cup of tea, a favourite song or a walk. The small, human moments that make a day a good one, not just a managed one.
Who it’s for
Help at every stage
Whether the diagnosis is recent or dementia has been part of life for a while, the right support at home can make a real difference. Our dementia care often suits:
- People recently diagnosed who want to keep living well and independently at home
- People whose memory or confusion is making everyday life harder to manage
- People living alone whose family worry about their safety and wellbeing
- Families who need reliable, trusted support, or simply a break to rest
- People at any stage of dementia, with care that adapts as things change
Why families choose Scotia
What makes our dementia care different
The same familiar team
Consistency matters more with dementia than almost anything. We send the same small team, so your loved one is cared for by people who genuinely know them.
Unrushed by design
Our carers are paid per shift, not per visit, so no one is watching the clock. Dementia care takes patience and time, and we make sure there is plenty of both.
Led by their life story
We take the time to learn what matters to the person, the routines, music, memories and little comforts that help them feel like themselves.
Regulated, and proud of it
We’re inspected by the Care Inspectorate and graded 5, Very Good. We publish our reports in full, with nothing to hide.
Paying for care in Scotland
The personal care can be free
In Scotland, personal care is free for anyone assessed by their local council as needing it, whatever their age. That includes the personal care someone living with dementia receives at home.
With Self-Directed Support, you can choose who provides that care. If you’d like Scotia, you can ask for Scotia. We’ll help you understand your options, with no pressure and no jargon.
Talk to us about your optionsYou don’t have to do this alone
Caring for someone with dementia is a lot to carry. Whether you need regular support or simply a chance to rest, we’re here to share the load. Read more about our personal care or about who we are.
Common questions
Dementia care questions, answered
What is dementia care at home?
Dementia care at home is support shaped around someone living with dementia, delivered in their own home so they can stay somewhere familiar. It ranges from a little help and companionship each day to fuller support with personal care, medication, meals, safety and routine, all built around the person and how they are doing.
Is home really better for someone with dementia?
For many people, yes. Familiar surroundings, familiar routines and familiar faces can ease confusion and distress and help someone feel safe and settled. Staying at home, with the right support around them, often helps people living with dementia keep their confidence and independence for longer.
Will the same carers come each time?
We work hard to send the same small, consistent team. With dementia this matters more than almost anything: it means your loved one is cared for by people who know them, their history and their routines, rather than having to get used to someone new each visit.
Can you help if my relative gets confused, anxious or resistant to care?
Yes. Confusion, worry and reluctance are a normal part of dementia, and our carers are used to meeting them with patience and calm rather than pressure. We take our lead from the person, work with their routines and preferences, and never force the pace.
Is dementia care free in Scotland?
The personal care part of dementia support is free in Scotland for anyone assessed by their local council as needing it, whatever their age. It is worth asking your council for an assessment, and we are happy to help you understand how it works and how Self-Directed Support lets you choose Scotia as your provider.
Which areas do you cover?
We provide dementia care at home across Stirlingshire, Clackmannanshire, Falkirk, Renfrewshire and Fife. If you are in or around any of these areas, we would be glad to help. If you are not sure whether we reach you, just ask.
Worried about someone with dementia?
Tell us a little about your situation and we’ll help you work out the right support. No pressure, no obligation, just a friendly conversation.