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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

Older Persons Care Advice

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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Summer heat and the elderly: 10 tips to keep cool

Older Persons Care Advice

Summer heat and the elderly: 10 tips to keep cool

July 14th, 2020

The summer weather is hit-and-miss in the UK, but we need to prepare for the possibility of a heatwave.

Healthcare writer, Declan Davey gives his thoughts.

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Three steps for choosing a care home for loved ones

Older Persons Care Advice

Three steps for choosing a care home for loved ones

June 6th, 2020

Finding a care home is a daunting prospect and a situation that requires organisation, patience and a great deal of emotional strength.

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“How do I find the best care home near me?” and answers to other elderly care questions.

Older Persons Care Advice

“How do I find the best care home near me?” and answers to other elderly care questions.

May 30th, 2020

In this blog we will attempt to answer this question and some of the many others that get put to us regularly on the Autumna elderly care advice line.

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How to stay independent and live at home for longer

Older Persons Care Advice

How to stay independent and live at home for longer

September 26th, 2019

After a lifetime of looking after yourself it’s often hard to accept you may need help.

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