Our care & retirement living blog

Retirement Villages represent the ideal way for many people to spend their post-work years. But what extra costs should you consider before making the move?

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.

If you or someone in your family requires long-term care, the question of how it will be paid for (and by whom) is likely to be something which you worry about. Here, we explain the main factors which will play a part.

Still a relatively new concept within the UK, retirement villages are exclusive communities of independent properties for buyers aged 55+. But what is it really like to live in this sort of retirement home?

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?

If you’re thinking about the benefits of living in a retirement community, it’s a good idea to research the full picture. Here, we discuss aspects of retirement communities people might not tell you about.

Autumna the UK's largest directory of later life care providers has joined Championing Social Care as a Founder Patron.