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How much does live-in care cost in the UK?

Older Persons Care Advice

How much does live-in care cost in the UK?

December 18th, 2020

If you’re considering a live-in caregiver to help you manage at home, you’ll want to feel assured that services are provided at a fair rate.

By reading today’s blog by Health Copywriter Declan Davey, you’ll see how the costs of live-in care compare to standard home care.

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Home care services vs. live-in caregivers: What are the pros and cons?

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Home care services vs. live-in caregivers: What are the pros and cons?

December 4th, 2020

In today’s blog, healthcare writer Declan Davey examines the differences between home care and live-in care services so that you can get a better idea of which option might be best for you.

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7 cold weather precautions for elderly people to keep warm during winter

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7 cold weather precautions for elderly people to keep warm during winter

November 27th, 2020

In today’s article, we’ll share seven cold weather precautions that elderly people and their families can put in place for a more comfortable winter.

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Care home visiting guidance: How to find homes with safe visiting spaces

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Care home visiting guidance: How to find homes with safe visiting spaces

November 9th, 2020

Our guest writer Declan Davey looks for answers on what impact the new national restrictions will have on care home visits?

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Home safety tips for loved ones with Alzheimer’s or dementia

Older Persons Care Advice

Home safety tips for loved ones with Alzheimer’s or dementia

November 6th, 2020

Autumna would like to thank Lorena Romo for allowing us to reproduce this article which was originally posted on the American website Porch.com but which Autumna feels is equally relevant in the UK.

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Technology for dementia: 6 innovations for better dementia care

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Technology for dementia: 6 innovations for better dementia care

September 14th, 2020

During World Alzheimer's Month, Health copywriter Declan Davey explores 6 technology innovations that aim to help people living with dementia.

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Beginner's guide to finding elderly care

Older Persons Care Advice

Beginner's guide to finding elderly care

September 7th, 2020

So many families who ring the Autumna advice lines are completely lost when it comes to navigating the social care system, so we decided to run a Beginner's Guide to Finding Elderly Care webinar

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World Alzheimer's Month 2020

Older Persons Care Advice

World Alzheimer's Month 2020

August 25th, 2020

World Alzheimer’s Month in September 2020 marks the ninth international campaign to raise global awareness of dementia. In this article, by healthcare writer Declan Davey looks at the latest dementia statistics.

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6 Ways self-funding families can search for outstanding care homes

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6 Ways self-funding families can search for outstanding care homes

July 25th, 2020

In this article, by healthcare writer Declan Davey we’ll show you how you can use the advanced search fields in Autumna to filter your search to produce a shortlist of elderly care providers who meet your exact needs.

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