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Resources and Advice

Helping you and your loved ones live well in later life

Resources and Advice

As we get older, we should be able to continue doing the things we love and living life the way we want to.

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Recent articles

Elderly friends with a personal alarm
January 7, 2025

Personal alarms that contact friends and family

Compare benefits, costs, and features of monitored vs unmonitored alarms to find the perfect solution.

Taking Care Emergency Resolution stats 2024
December 30, 2024

1.48 million alarm calls answered in 2024

Our Emergency Resolution Team continued their unwavering dedication in 2024 to keep personal alarm customers safe and supported.

Recommended alarms for disabled people
December 7, 2024

Recommended alarms for disabled people

Disability alarms can promote independence, as well as being a lifeline in an emergency.

Woman in wheelchair in coffee shop
November 13, 2024

Financial support and discounts for disabled adults

Georgina Colman explains the financial support available to people living with a disability and savings available from high-street brands.

Elderly lady with healthcare professional
November 12, 2024

Hospital discharge for elderly: what you need to know

Discharging an elderly loved one can be stressful, but with the right information, you can navigate this transition.

Elderly man and wife with walking stick
November 6, 2024

Long lie falls and health complications

Learn about the risks of long lies after falls and how to reduce them. Take our free Falls Risk Score assessment today.

Elderly man with flu
November 4, 2024

Influenza in elderly: can you get a free flu jab in 2024?

Influenza can hit older adults and the elderly hard. Can you get a free flu jab this year?

Keyholder with elderly personal alert user
October 3, 2024

Advice for keyholders: Responding to a personal alarm alert

As a keyholder for a personal alarm user, you may receive a phone call from our monitoring centre.

retro TV of the 1970s
October 3, 2024

The UK's favourite TV shows of the 1970s

Revisit iconic British TV shows of the 1970s, including the most popular children's programmes of the era.

Elderly mother and daughter at home
September 26, 2024

How to prevent slips, trips and falls

Download our falls prevention guide for useful tips and advice to keep you or your loved ones safe in their home.