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What’s the difference between home care and a care home?

Older Persons Care Advice

What’s the difference between home care and a care home?

April 6th, 2023

Autumna takes a look at the differences between home care services (including 24 hour live-in care, care homes and assisted living communities. What should you consider before deciding between them?

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What does no one tell you about retirement communities?

Retirement Living

What does no one tell you about retirement communities?

March 30th, 2023

If you’re thinking about the benefits of living in a retirement community, it’s a good idea to research the full picture. Here, we discuss aspects of retirement communities people might not tell you about.

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Autumna becomes Founder Patron of Championing Social Care

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Autumna becomes Founder Patron of Championing Social Care

March 23rd, 2023

Autumna the UK's largest directory of later life care providers has joined Championing Social Care as a Founder Patron.

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What does your dream retirement home look like?

Retirement Living

What does your dream retirement home look like?

March 13th, 2023

There’s a lot to think about when you start the search to find the best retirement home to suit your needs. Here are some tips to help you navigate this search and find happiness with your choice.

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Inside London's first LGBTQ+ retirement community

Retirement Living

Inside London's first LGBTQ+ retirement community

March 2nd, 2023

We take a look at the first LGBTQ retirement community in London to discover what it’s all about.

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The benefits of living in a retirement home

Retirement Living

The benefits of living in a retirement home

February 23rd, 2023

When it comes time to retire, many people are left wondering whether they should downsize and move into a retirement home. Here are some of the benefits that come with making this move.

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How to stay positive around Blue Monday

Older Persons Care Advice

How to stay positive around Blue Monday

January 12th, 2023

The January blues can be tough, especially for the over 65s. This article will give some useful tips to help keep spirits up in winter.

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Helping your older relatives with the cost-of-living crisis

Older Persons Care Advice

Helping your older relatives with the cost-of-living crisis

January 9th, 2023

This guide will provide you with some helpful tips and advice on how you can make this difficult time in terms of living expenses a little easier on yourselves and your older relatives and loved ones.

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Debbie Harris set to speak at UK Care Week

Autumna News

Debbie Harris set to speak at UK Care Week

January 6th, 2023

Debbie Harris, Managing Director of Autumna, has been booked to speak at this year’s UK Care Week where Wellbeing, Technology and Careers in Care will top the agenda.

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