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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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Will my mum be safe in a care home during the Coronavirus pandemic?

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Will my mum be safe in a care home during the Coronavirus pandemic?

May 13th, 2020

Callers to the Autumna care advice line are naturally worried, during the Coronavirus outbreak, about the safety of their elderly loved ones. 

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Combating loneliness in a world of self-isolation

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Combating loneliness in a world of self-isolation

April 24th, 2020

A guest blog from Peter Bewert, Managing Director of Meaningful Care Matters a leading care and organisational development group that specialises in helping health and social care providers to access a variety of support services. 

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Frequently asked care home questions during coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak

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Frequently asked care home questions during coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak

April 13th, 2020

In this blog we will try to answer some of the more frequently asked questions that our Advice line is receiving about care homes during the coronavirus lock down. The situation is changing all the time though, so if you are worried about developments, then please call us on 01892 33 53 30. Our friendly staff will do their best to help you.

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How can I make a Living Will?

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How can I make a Living Will?

April 3rd, 2020

A question that the Autumna Advice Line is fielding on a more regular basis during the COVID-19 outbreak, concerns Living Wills - or Advance Decisions - and how to make them so that they are recognised legally. This blog gives a brief overview but will then link to solicitors, Parfitt Cresswell, for the detail.

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COVID19: 5 Steps to help people living with dementia.

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COVID19: 5 Steps to help people living with dementia.

April 1st, 2020

5 steps to help people living with dementia whilst social distancing policies are in place during the coronavirus pandemic.

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COVID19: 6 free Digital Social Care products released

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COVID19: 6 free Digital Social Care products released

March 26th, 2020

As the COVID-19 outbreak spreads, more and more technology providers are developing new tools, or releasing their products for free, to support health and social care providers, staff and people receiving care.

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