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

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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

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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

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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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When will care homes reopen for visitors?

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When will care homes reopen for visitors?

August 4th, 2020

New guidance from the Department of Health and Social Care states that care homes will reopen for visitors again.

After months of waiting, this update is welcome news for families and friends of care home residents.

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6 Ways self-funding families can search for outstanding care homes

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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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How coronavirus has brought communities together

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How coronavirus has brought communities together

July 22nd, 2020

Brandon Lewis is our guest writer in this blog which looks at how coronavirus has brought communities together to help the elderly.

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Summer heat and the elderly: 10 tips to keep cool

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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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