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COVID19: 6 free Digital Social Care products released

COVID19

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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Digital responses to social distancing policies

COVID19

Digital responses to social distancing policies

March 23rd, 2020

Surrey based care home group CHD Living has digitised its 'Adopt a Grandparent' campaign and is calling for 'virtual volunteers' to keep their residents company, whilst Person Centred Software is making its Relatives Gateway free for all UK and Ireland care homes

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Choosing a care home during COVID19 pandemic

Leaving Hospital

Choosing a care home during COVID19 pandemic

March 22nd, 2020

Autumna give 5 top tips for choosing a care home without being able to actually step inside whilst the country is locked down during the COVID-19 pandemic

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3 Top tips for supporting a parent with sexually inappropriate behaviour in a care setting

Case Study

3 Top tips for supporting a parent with sexually inappropriate behaviour in a care setting

March 10th, 2020

  1. Make sure you understand what type of care home you are looking for
  2. Be really honest with the home
  3. Get help if you need it – these are difficult conversations to have when it’s your dad
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Plan ahead to live life to the full

Autumna News

Plan ahead to live life to the full

October 17th, 2019

Debbie Harris writes in Living Magazine about planning your later life care.

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What is a Soul Midwife?

What good looks like

What is a Soul Midwife?

October 7th, 2019

Dying well is not something many people think about.  But there are several organisations who recognise how important dying well is, both to the individual and the family.

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What is the Butterfly Model for dementia care?

What good looks like

What is the Butterfly Model for dementia care?

October 7th, 2019

The Butterfly Model of dementia care is based on creating a family like atmosphere.  It was launched over 20 years ago but is still relatively unknown to people looking for care.

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How to stay independent and live at home for longer

Older Persons Care Advice

How to stay independent and live at home for longer

September 26th, 2019

After a lifetime of looking after yourself it’s often hard to accept you may need help.

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What is respite care?

Leaving Hospital

What is respite care?

September 4th, 2019

Respite care provides a short stay in a care home that provides ‘respite’ from caring responsibilities for a carer.

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