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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

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...
Paget’s Awareness Day

Paget’s Awareness Day

Paget’s Awareness Day is on the 11th of January. As the name implies, the purpose of Paget’s Awareness day is to raise awareness about this bone disease. We hope to...
Wellbeing and Residential care

Wellbeing and residential care

Here at Rowallan House, we believe that good mental wellbeing is just as important as good physical health. However, as we grow older, more of a focus is often placed...
Music therapy for people with dementia

Music therapy for people with dementia

If you’ve ever listened to a song that brought a tear to your eye, evoked a memory, or brought you closer to someone, you already know that music is a...
Do you love working with people

Do you love working with people?

Are you a people person? Do you have a knack for making sure other people feel seen, heard, and valued? Do you enjoy making others smile? If you answered ‘yes’...