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How to find a good nursing home for parents

Older Persons Care Advice

How to find a good nursing home for parents

August 4th, 2023

Finding nursing homes for parents is not a quick process (unless you are extremely lucky and have the perfect place on your doorstep!). It involves research, seeking recommendations, and visiting potential facilities.

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How to find the best retirement home for your loved one

Older Persons Care Advice

How to find the best retirement home for your loved one

July 21st, 2023

When it comes to choosing the ideal retirement home, there are countless options and decisions to make. Autumna's directory has been designed to make the search process much easier.

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The role of care homes in end-of-life care

Older Persons Care Advice

The role of care homes in end-of-life care

June 28th, 2023

Almost half of all deaths in the UK occur in hospital, and many of these people might have preferred to die elsewhere. Our guest writer, Hannah Rowe, looks at care homes and the role they can play in end-of-life care.

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Can my home in England be sold to pay for long-term care?

Paying for Care

Can my home in England be sold to pay for long-term care?

May 18th, 2023

If you or someone in your family requires long-term care, the question of how it will be paid for (and by whom) is likely to be something which you worry about. Here, we explain the main factors which will play a part.

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Five safe and effective at-home exercises for fall prevention

Older Persons Care Advice

Five safe and effective at-home exercises for fall prevention

April 24th, 2023

This post by Physio Ed Manging Director, Cameron Prendergast, gives five safe and effective at-home exercises for fall prevention that you can share with your parents, patients, residents, or other seniors in your life.

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How to find the best UK live in care provider

Older Persons Care Advice

How to find the best UK live in care provider

April 14th, 2023

What does live-in care really mean, and how do you go about finding the best provider for your needs? In this article Autumna will give you pointers and advice when looking for 24 hour home care packages.

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

Older Persons Care Advice

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

April 6th, 2023

Autumna takes a look at the differences between home care services (including 24 hour live-in care, care homes and assisted living communities. What should you consider before deciding between them?

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Autumna becomes Founder Patron of Championing Social Care

Autumna News

Autumna becomes Founder Patron of Championing Social Care

March 23rd, 2023

Autumna the UK's largest directory of later life care providers has joined Championing Social Care as a Founder Patron.

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How to stay positive around Blue Monday

Older Persons Care Advice

How to stay positive around Blue Monday

January 12th, 2023

The January blues can be tough, especially for the over 65s. This article will give some useful tips to help keep spirits up in winter.

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