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February 12, 2024 Caring for elderly
#HaveTheTalk about elderly care earlier
Talking about elderly care early improves health and wellbeing. That's why we're encouraging family carers to #HaveTheTalk.
March 22, 2024 Home safety
Popular independent living aids for seniors
We look at independent living aids and home adaptations to keep older adults safer and make life easier at home.
March 19, 2024 Medical conditions
Common heart problems in elderly people
What are the most common heart problems in elderly people and how to prevent them?
Recent articles
10 gentle exercises for seniors to do at home
Gentle exercise has many proven benefits, such as helping with mobility and improving balance.
The risks of high and low temperatures to older adults
Older adults are more sensitive to extreme temperatures. Find out more about the risk of high and low temperatures to older adults.
Potential causes of a change in appetite in older adults
Ageing brings physical and lifestyle changes that may cause a change in appetite.
Common causes of changes to an older adult's daily routine
Later life might bring changes in the daily routine of elderly loved ones. Read how you can help them cope with these changes.
Common signs of hearing loss in elderly people
We look at some of the common causes of hearing loss in the elderly to help you spot it early.
Top 10 household tips for seniors living independently
Some everyday tasks can become more challenging in older years so we’ve compiled our top household tips.
Seven ways to provide help for the elderly at home
Learn how you can help older relatives keep safe and live a more fulfilled, independent life.
Staff Stories - Kaya George, Marketing Content Lead
Meet Kaya, our content lead, who helps us create and coordinate Taking Care's photography and video content.
Budget-friendly healthy eating for elderly people in 2023
Having a balanced and healthy diet is crucial but sometimes it can be challenging to maintain the perfect diet.
Important information & advice from Taking Care: Ambulance service strikes
With industrial action by ambulance workers planned during January, Taking Care have some important advice for customers.