Our care & retirement living blog

The cost of living crisis is a phrase that we’re all becoming more used to hearing on a regular basis. However, we might not be fully aware of what has created this difficult set of circumstances or how older people are coping with it all.

National home buying and part exchange service Spring has joined forces with Autumna to remove one of the biggest hurdles people face moving to a retirement or care property.

Some care homes are coming under increasing strain due to the current financial climate.


How might this impact costs for residents?

Independent care home directory Autumna has unveiled a new food accreditation to help care homes showcase their all important dining experience and attract self funding enquiries.

Parkinson’s is a neurological condition that is degenerative in nature with some of its main symptoms being tremors, body rigidity and slower movement. At this present time, there is no cure for the disease.

Parkinson’s disease is a long-term or chronic neurological condition. This means that Parkinson’s affects the brain as well as the nervous system. Dr James Parkinson named the condition in 1817 and prescribed it to be progressive in nature as symptoms generally worsen over time.

Frailty is a recognised health status where the body’s systems are weakened or influenced by the ageing process. Through a series of innovations, tech is making great leaps to support those with frailty but how soon will it be available to the public and how can it help today?

Are you struggling with a loved one who likes being independent? Take a look at these useful tactics for effective, practical solutions.

As a society, we are encouraged to believe that more people than ever are technologically literate and connected through an array of smart devices on a daily basis. Particularly during the pandemic, it appeared as if everyone was online and learning new digital abilities by the minute. However, this may not be a totally accurate picture of what is happening with older people in the UK.