Our care & retirement living blog

How can music help people with dementia feel calmer, happier and more connected to people? Find dementia-friendly playlists here.

A chance to socialise means the world to some older people. Day Care services for respite provide an opportunity to laugh, learn and listen to like-minded people. Here's how. 

The conference will focus on the action that National Care Association and the sector is taking to improve the quality of care further and is open to members and non-members.

Are you eligible to claim Attendance Allowance? If so, you could use the payments to pay towards the cost of home care services near you.

Autumna and The NCA are active industry leaders motivated by the need for a strong and influential representation of social care at a national level.

Taking place from 24th to 30th June across the UK, Care Home Open Week is the sector's leading engagement event that aims to shine a positive light on the work of the care sector.

UK Care Week is back in 2024, committed to providing care professionals with access to over 100 CPD conference sessions and workshops, allowing them to immerse themselves in cutting-edge knowledge and best practices.

Personal Independence Payments (PIPs) could help make your life easier by contributing towards the cost of home care services. Check your eligibility here and start your claim. 

Women's retirement savings are on average £69,000 while men's savings equate to £205,000. Autumna looks at why women’s retirement funds are less than men's in the UK and how that affects their choice of care.