aura care living blog

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...

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....

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...