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May 1, 2024 Caring for elderly
Tips for balancing work and caregiving
We look at tips for juggling life, work and caregiving when an elderly loved one requires some support.
April 30, 2024 Lifestyle tips
The pros and cons of retirement villages
Moving into a retirement village is a lifestyle choice as well as a financial decision. These FAQs explain more.
April 25, 2024 Lifestyle tips
A guide to downsizing your home in later life
This guide discusses the pros and cons of downsizing, and the financial, emotional and legal steps to consider.
Recent articles
10 of the most beneficial hobbies and interests for the over 60s
Later life can be a great time to start new hobbies and interests, bringing multiple physical and mental health benefits to over 60s.
Eight fire safety tips for elderly relatives
Government research shows that fire fatalities are more common in the elderly than any other age group.
Tips for talking to elderly parents about changes to lifestyle
Having a conversation with elderly relatives about making some changes to help keep them safe can be challenging.
Taking.Care are the first personal alarm provider to complete testing ahead of the digital switchover
Taking.Care are the first personal alarm provider to complete full testing of their product range ahead of the digital switchover.
The most common causes of falls in the elderly
We look at some of the main causes of falls in the elderly, including common fall hazards in the home.
How to help your grieving parent
Supporting an elderly loved one when you are also grieving is difficult. We have some practical advice to help.
What has to be done when someone dies
A step-by-step guide with advice about what to do when someone passes away.
The analogue phone line switch off
Our Customer Service team have been explaining what the digital upgrade will mean for analogue phone lines.
Enjoying the company of new friends and partners
When we retire, we often lose daily interaction and conversations with people with a shared purpose so how can you get to know new people?
How to monitor elderly parents remotely at home
Remote monitoring can help families and carers support elderly loved ones from a distance.