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News & UpdatesHealthy 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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Stratton Court Open Weekend September
Join us for a Garden Hosted Open Day with Champagne and Strawberries on 5th September to see Stratton Court for yourself and really learn what we can offer your loved one. During our open day you can see our beautiful care home, stunning grounds and experience some...