Our care & retirement living blog

For many older people, gardening is not just a hobby but a way of life. But what if they suddenly need the support of a care home? Are there any that encourage green fingers? If there are, this article will help you find them.

Autumna is pleased to announce its sponsorship of the first ever Homecare’s Got Talent (HCGT) competition. Find out how to get involved and possibly win £1000 in cash, a luxury holiday for two and the chance to perform for an audience of thousands.

Sometimes, it’s possible to avoid care home costs in Scotland. This blog explains how and why, with information to help you whatever the outcome of your care home fee arrangement.

When you want to enjoy the lifestyle that a retirement village offers but don’t want to commit to buying a property, then this step-by-step guide to renting a retirement flat could help you.

Autumna has announced the launch of the country’s first real-time scoring system that will radically transform the way both care seekers assess care and how care providers market their services.

Lots of people think that a dementia diagnosis automatically entitles a person to free social care funded by the NHS or the local authority in Bristol. Unfortunately, that is not the case.

Increasing numbers of older people are choosing to live in retirement villages that promote exercise and well-being. How does exercise affect older adults? 

Read this guide before you pay for your care services or your parent’s care services in Bristol. Financial support for care fees could be available. 

With longer to wait for their pension, women born in the 1950's have been unable to afford care services as well as other essentials. WASPI news updates here.