Our care & retirement living blog

This article offers some practical advice and suggestions on how to best support your older parents, relatives or friends if they are in denial when you bring up the topic of downsizing or assisted living arrangements.

In this article, freelance writer Annie Button explains what self-care is and goes through some tips to help to make looking after yourself easier to prioritise.

Health terms can sometimes be a little confusing.

Here, we clear up the uncertainty around EMI and EMD.

Not all home care searches made by families on Autumna are for personal care, many are simply to find some companionship.

As September is World Alzheimer’s Month, freelance writer Annie Button looks closely at how best to safeguard senior internet users.

Freelance writer Annie Button highlights issues faced by elderly drivers who wish to remain on the road. 

Find out how care providers and retirement living communities are responding to issues concerning recycling, sustainability and the need to protect the environment for future generations.

Is there quality assurance of food served in care homes and can we ensure it’s nutritious?

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.