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May 1, 2025 Personal alarms
Supporting your loved one’s independence with a community alarm
Discover how community alarms can support elderly independence, with a wide variety of alarms from Taking Care’s UK-based team.
April 25, 2025 Personal alarms
Are all fall alarms waterproof?
Discover how water-resistant fall alarms help keep elderly loved ones safe during daily activities, including bathing, showering, and outdoors.
April 10, 2025 Personal alarms
Do I need a landline for alarm monitoring?
Discover why landline-free personal alarms are a smarter, safer choice for keeping loved ones independent and protected at home.
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How to promote independence in the elderly
As we age, our health and mobility can limit independence. Finding a balance between helping our elderly loved ones and encouraging their confidence to perform tasks on their own is important.
Fairy tale princesses re-imagined as senior citizens
We all know the classic fairy tale princesses look, but what would they look like when they get older?
Mindfulness Activities for Seniors
Mindfulness can benefit older adults. In this article, we look at mindfulness, its benefits, why older adults may find it helpful, and suggest beneficial activities.
How to help protect elderly relatives from romance scams
Learn about the warning signs of romance scams to protect your elderly loved ones from emotional and financial harm.
Staff stories – Ashley, Operational Trainer
Meet Ashley, our Operational Trainer who trains our new staff in all the different teams at Taking Care.
Guide to social media for older adults
Social media can benefit older adults by keeping them connected, but they should be cautious of scams and fake profiles.
Guide to osteoporosis in elderly people
Osteoporosis weakens bones, making them likely to break. Learn more about signs of osteoporosis in the elderly.
Elderly care experts urge pensioners to get flu jab and Covid vaccine
With cold, flu and Covid on the rise, our care experts recommend people take advantage of flu jabs and Covid vaccines.