Caring for elderly
Caring for elderly loved ones can be a rewarding but challenging experience. It is essential to provide them with the right social, physical, and emotional support they need to maintain their quality of life.
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Care costs
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How we can help
The features available with panic buttons for the elderly can vary, so it's important to find the right kind of personal alarm service for your needs, whether it's for yourself or a loved one.
Personal alarms for the home and out-and-about
Have the freedom to maintain an active lifestyle, with reassurance help is available wherever you are.
An Out-and-About Personal Alarm will also work in your home so you can get help from Taking Care's Emergency Resolution Team any time of the day or night.
Not sure which personal alarm to choose?
Call 0800 085 7371, Monday – Friday, 8am - 6pm and Saturday, 9am – 5pm, to speak with a Taking Care Sales Advisor.
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I found the setup process easy, and the helpful Customer Services team helped me whenever needed. I carried out thorough testing across various locations within the house and garden, and the alarm worked perfectly fine.
Steve's out-and-about GPS personal alarm gives him the confidence to remain active in his local community.
Even though my sister lives in the same village, I like the peace of mind that the app gives us when mama is alone.
James lives 600 miles away from his elderly mum but uses an innovative solution to monitor her care and wellbeing.