Achieving financial security in old age is a significant concern for many individuals. To ensure a comfortable retirement, it's essential to take proactive steps such as saving and investing early, creating a budget, setting achievable goals, diversifying investments, paying off debts, and considering care needs. Understanding Social Security benefits and establishing a will and trusts is also crucial in securing your financial future. To ensure that your plan remains effective, it's crucial to regularly review and adjust it as needed. Seeking the guidance of a financial advisor can help you tailor a plan that aligns with your unique needs and goals.
Planning later life
No matter their age - it's crucial for everyone to plan for their later years. Beginning to plan early can guarantee that you'll have the necessary resources and assistance to live a comfortable and contented later life.
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Benefits and entitlements
As they age, older adults in the UK can access a range of benefits designed to support them in their later years. Discover information about forms of support and entitlements that can contribute to a more satisfying retirement.
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?
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Read Betty's story
My personal alarm provides me with reassurance - I'm 93 and don't have any family so my alarm gives me the confidence to carry on doing the things I enjoy.
How a Taking Care personal alarm helps Betty to remain active at the age of 93.
Read Alice's Story
Alice's Gran was won over by the reassurance the monitored alarm service gives her and her family members.
Alice's Gran was sceptical about getting a falls alarm, until she needed to get help in an emergency. Now she loves her Taking Care Personal Alarm Service.