Our care & retirement living blog

When it comes to choosing the ideal retirement home, there are countless options and decisions to make. Autumna's directory has been designed to make the search process much easier.

Almost half of all deaths in the UK occur in hospital, and many of these people might have preferred to die elsewhere. Our guest writer, Hannah Rowe, looks at care homes and the role they can play in end-of-life care.

This post by Physio Ed Manging Director, Cameron Prendergast, gives five safe and effective at-home exercises for fall prevention that you can share with your parents, patients, residents, or other seniors in your life.

What does live-in care really mean, and how do you go about finding the best provider for your needs? In this article Autumna will give you pointers and advice when looking for 24 hour home care packages.

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?

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.

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.

If you’re wondering about palliative care, this blog covers all the important information you need to know.

This article offers some practical advice and suggestions on how to best support your older parents, relatives or friends if they are in denial when you bring up the topic of downsizing or assisted living arrangements.