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Our care & retirement living blog

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The benefits of retirement villages and why we need to build more

Retirement Living

The benefits of retirement villages and why we need to build more

February 18th, 2021

In this Autumna blog Andrew Fyfe of the Sovereign Property Partnership discusses what retirees want and need to be happy in their homes.

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UK retirement villages & communities: An essential guide

Retirement Living

UK retirement villages & communities: An essential guide

January 29th, 2021

Inside today’s guide: Find out how to choose between different types of retirement villages and communities.

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UK Covid update: Level 5 rules, support bubbles, and vaccine news...

Older Persons Care Advice

UK Covid update: Level 5 rules, support bubbles, and vaccine news...

January 12th, 2021

How Will the Latest UK Lockdown Measures Impact Seniors

And Their Families?

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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?

Older Persons Care Advice

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

Older Persons Care Advice

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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Retirement Living: How to search for retirement villages & communities near me

Retirement Living

Retirement Living: How to search for retirement villages & communities near me

November 20th, 2020

Health writer, Declan Davey, discusses the diversity of UK retirement living properties, communities and villages and how to search for the right one for you.

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

Older Persons Care Advice

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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