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Care Home Staff Make Residents’ Christmas Wishes Come True
North Cerney pupils receive socials distanced visit from Father Christmas
Pupils at North Cerney Primary School were lucky enough to receive a socially distanced visit from Father Christmas and two of his reindeers last week. This was made possible through a local initiative, The Wishing Tree Project, set up by Aura Care Living, when three...
The Care Home That Makes Dreams Come True
The care home that makes dreams come true: A video message from Cliff Richard, a spin in a Ferrari, and even a 'royal' visit. In these gloom-laden times, meet the miracle care worker whose residents couldn't wish for more! Residents of Stratton Court, Gloucestershire...
The Cirencester care Home making dreams come true
A care home in Gloucestershire has been busy fulfilling the dreams of its residents after putting up a wishing tree to spread some joy during a "tough year". Staff at the Aura Care Living home in Cirencester have set the bar high already, with granted wishes including...
Care Home Grants Wishes To Elderly Residents – including riding in a Ferrari
A care home has granted wishes to its elderly residents - including riding in a Ferrari, sitting in a combine harvester and getting a message from Cliff Richard. OAPs at Aura Care Living in Cirencester, Gloucestershire, were asked to write their requests down and...
Cirencester Care Home Granting Wishes to Residents
A Cirencester care home is granting wishes to all its OAPs - including riding in a Ferrari, sitting in a combine harvester and meeting Eddie the Eagle. Residents at Aura Care Living were asked to write their requests down and place them on a 'wishing tree' - which...
Care Home Resident 89, in tears after special personalised video message from Sir Cliff Richard
A care home resident was reduced to tears after receiving a sweet video message from Sir Cliff Richard. Marjorie Smith was sent a personalised video after telling staff she wanted to meet the singer. Residents at Aura Care Living were asked to place wishes onto a...
Sir Cliff Richard Lifts Spirits of Aura Resident
Aura Care Living resident Marjorie Smith (89) had made a wish on the Care Home's wishing tree to see Cliff Richard. Seeing this, the Home worked with the family who then emailed Sir Cliff's manager. Thinking no more of it, the family went on with their regular life...
Cirecester Aura Care Resident’s Message from Sir Cliff Richard
An elderly care home resident in Cirencester received a personalised video message from Sir Cliff Richard - after she told staff it was her one wish to meet him. Marjorie Smith, 89, cried when she found out the singer had honoured her request - calling him "gorgeous"....
Aura Care Living revolutionises later-life care with private, specially designed villages
Care of the elderly is a highly emotive subject and is affecting an increasing number of people every year. In addition, life expectancy is on the up, increasing the likelihood of developing age-related diseases and disabilities. Caring for loved ones as they get...
AURA CARE LIVING VIDEOS
Care Home Staff Make Residents' Christmas Wishes Come True
Article 11 Sky One’s Russell Howard Hour
13 December 2020
Sir Cliff Wishes Marjorie Well
8 October 2020
Sir Cliff Richard Makes A Dream Come True
8 October 2020
Eddie the Eagle Makes A Wish Come True For Aura Care Living Resident
BBC Breakfast Show
13 December 2020
Kings Lodge Resident Wishes to See Michael Ball
BBC Morning Live
10 interesting facts on Parkinson’s Disease
While there are varying treatments for those with Parkinson’s Disease, there are a of options for those with PD to get a great quality of life. Lifestyle modifications and rest and exercise are often required to manage the disease more effectively but there are plenty...
How To Be A Carer
Care workers, also known as Carers, are a vital part of any care home or nursing facility. As a Carer, you will be responsible for assisting vulnerable and elderly adults the best care possible and assist with normal daily tasks. Once you have become a Carer, you will...
Finding Activities For People to Enjoy In Later Life
As adults age and need more care, there can be an increase in mental health issues such as depression and anxiety which are exacerbated by a lack of mental stimulation and physical activity. However, just because someone has limited mobility, doesn’t mean they can...
Depression in the elderly
Depression affects 1 in 6 people in the UK it is reported to affect between 1 in 4 and 1 in 3 people over the age of 65 and 85% of those diagnosed do not seek help. Depression in the elderly has a different impact than those who are younger, and often occurs as the...
Healthy Eating tips for the Elderly
Staying healthy in later life can be challenging. Bad habits can often be life-long, access to shops can also be limited leaving reduced access to fresh ingredients. With limited mobility and lower energy levels, it can be extremely hard to keep to a balanced diet....
WHAT IS DIABETES?
Diabetes is an illness which affects millions every year. Around 700 people per day are diagnosed with diabetes and it affects an average of 1 in every 4 residents of care homes. Diabetes affects how your body turns food into energy. When your food is broken down, it...
The 7 stages of Alzheimer’s Disease
Every person with Alzheimer’s experience the disease differently, but there are some commonalities with this complex disease which run from the beginning to its end. There are actually many stages to Alzheimer’s, but specialists tend to use a three phase model (early,...
Questions to Ask When Visiting a Prospective Care Home
It can be very overwhelming to tour a care home and know all the right things to ask. We have put together this list for you to take with you so that you can get as much information as possible when on a tour, and to ensure you make an educated decision on the home...
Choosing the Right Care Home
Establish the level of care on offer, and the level of care you need. One of the biggest sources of confusion we see and hear from those enquiring at Aura Care is establishing what type of care we offer and the type of care potential residents need. There are...
Welcome to Our New Care Manager: Stratton Court
AURA would like to announce the arrival of a new General Manager at Stratton Court Care Home, Sachin Rajkumarsingh. Sachin has been a leading force in the care industry for over 17 years, and has managed two outstanding homes. In his time of managing care homes, the...
Depression in the elderly
Depression affects 1 in 6 people in the UK it is reported to affect between 1 in 4 and 1 in 3 people over the age of 65 and 85% of those diagnosed do not seek help. Depression in the elderly has a different impact than those who are younger, and often occurs as the...
Healthy Eating tips for the Elderly
Staying healthy in later life can be challenging. Bad habits can often be life-long, access to shops can also be limited leaving reduced access to fresh ingredients. With limited mobility and lower energy levels, it can be extremely hard to keep to a balanced diet....
WHAT IS DIABETES?
Diabetes is an illness which affects millions every year. Around 700 people per day are diagnosed with diabetes and it affects an average of 1 in every 4 residents of care homes. Diabetes affects how your body turns food into energy. When your food is broken down, it...
The 7 stages of Alzheimer’s Disease
Every person with Alzheimer’s experience the disease differently, but there are some commonalities with this complex disease which run from the beginning to its end. There are actually many stages to Alzheimer’s, but specialists tend to use a three phase model (early,...
How to Cope With a Dementia Diagnosis
If you or a family member has been diagnosed with dementia you may be filled with a range of emotions. This is absolutely normal and it is important not to dismiss those feelings. However, we are here to help guide you through the process of how to deal with Dementia...
How To Be A Carer
Care workers, also known as Carers, are a vital part of any care home or nursing facility. As a Carer, you will be responsible for assisting vulnerable and elderly adults the best care possible and assist with normal daily tasks. Once you have become a Carer, you will...
Questions to Ask When Visiting a Prospective Care Home
It can be very overwhelming to tour a care home and know all the right things to ask. We have put together this list for you to take with you so that you can get as much information as possible when on a tour, and to ensure you make an educated decision on the home...
Choosing the Right Care Home
Establish the level of care on offer, and the level of care you need. One of the biggest sources of confusion we see and hear from those enquiring at Aura Care is establishing what type of care we offer and the type of care potential residents need. There are...
Dedicated Admissions Unit: Stratton Court
Stratton Court are proud to announce the opening of their dedicated Admissions Unit. Working closely with the CCG, PHE, CQC and Infection Control Team, Stratton Court have developed this innovative approach to admissions in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic to ensure...
Welcome to Our New Care Manager: Stratton Court
AURA would like to announce the arrival of a new General Manager at Stratton Court Care Home, Sachin Rajkumarsingh. Sachin has been a leading force in the care industry for over 17 years, and has managed two outstanding homes. In his time of managing care homes, the...