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Helping you and your loved ones live well in later life

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Are you or a loved one at risk of a fall?

Every 10 seconds, a loved one in the UK has a fall. Find out your risk score in 2 minutes.

Dementia resources and advice

Articles about dementia from Taking Care.

Wife consoling husband with Dementia
December 19, 2022

Early signs of dementia checklist: What to look out for

We take a look at what are the early signs of Dementia that need to be spotted in elderly relatives and what you can do to help them.

Elderly man living with Dementia
September 29, 2021

What is Dementia - Symptoms, types, treatments and causes of dementia explained

This guide will help you understand Dementia, the symptoms, treatment and causes.

Stages of dementia
July 23, 2021

Early stages of dementia – planning for the future

How to plan for the future when a loved one receives an early stages of dementia diagnosis.

Volunteer's Week 2020
June 3, 2020

Volunteer’s Week 1st-7th June 2020 – Being a Dementia Friends Champion

To mark Volunteer Week, we sharing volunteering our staff do for Dementia Friends.

Dementia friendly alarms
August 20, 2019

We're a member of the Exeter Dementia Action Alliance

We are delighted to be working with the Exeter Dementia Action Alliance as we take another step towards being recognised as a ‘Dementia-Friendly’ organisation.

Dementia friendly home tips
June 11, 2018

Small steps for a dementia friendly home

It's hard to know what you can do to keep your loved ones safe in their home if they have dementia. We look at some small steps you can take as a start.