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“My father-in-law is looked after and cared for with dignity and respect. The home is warm, relaxed and welcoming at all times. The staff are friendly and approachable and I would recommend Rowallan House to anyone that is considering a care home for a loved one.”

Donna M - Daughter-in-law of resident

Treatment could be changing, but what type of care is needed for dementia patients

Treatment could be changing, but what type of care is needed for dementia patients?

Dementia refers to a group of conditions that cause the impaired ability to remember, think or make decisions. These changes can interfere with or impede everyday activities. While many ageing...
What are palliative care principles

What are palliative care principles?

Palliative care is designed to support those who have been diagnosed with a serious, long-lasting disease or a life-limiting illness. The goal of palliative care is to ease pain and...
When should someone be offered palliative care

When should someone be offered palliative care?

Palliative care is specialist care provided to those living with a life-limiting or serious illness to help them manage pain and make the most out of life – but when...
Understanding dementia and depression

Understanding dementia and depression

Dementia is the term used to describe a group of conditions caused by abnormal changes in the brain. These changes interfere with a person’s ability to remember, think and make...
What's the difference between a care home and a hospice

What’s the difference between a care home and a hospice?

Many people wonder what the difference between a care home and a hospice is – and which option is right for them. This question becomes even more relevant when a...
Caring for people with dementia and vision loss

Caring for people with dementia and vision loss

Loss of sight is common as we age, but what happens when someone with dementia is also losing their vision? This can be a challenging time not only for the...
Dementia and the Advanced Care Plan

Dementia and the advance care plan

Thinking about the care you want in the future and discussing your wishes with family and healthcare professionals is an important plan of planning – especially for people who have...
Care for colitis and Crohn's disease

Care for colitis and Crohn’s disease

Living with a complex condition can be challenging, bringing new challenges to everyday life. These challenges can make it difficult to continue living safely and comfortably at home and can...
4 myths about working in care

4 myths about working in care

Are you interested in joining the care industry? Working in care can offer an exciting and fulfilling career. At the end of each shift, you get to go home knowing...
Your Home Away from Home

Your home away from home

Choosing to make the move from your home to a care home can be accompanied by many layers of emotion. You may be sad to leave the place you’ve spent...