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December 7, 2022

Planning home elderly care after the hospital

If your elderly loved one is being discharged from the hospital, read about these tips to arrange hospital care after they are discharged.

Tips to prevent falls
December 7, 2022

Falls Risk Assessment: Tips to prevent falls in elderly

Our Falls Risk Assessment Tool will help you understand if you are at risk of a fall and provide you with help and advice to keep you safer at home.

Elderly man online
December 6, 2022

Which scams are targeting the elderly?

We look at common and latest scams targeting the elderly and tips to avoid them.

Elderly man sitting with pain in the knee
November 28, 2022

Tips for managing elderly arthritis this winter

As the temperature drops many people might find pain in their joints getting worse. Read here to find some tips for managing arthritic pain.

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November 16, 2022

Connecting your analogue personal alarm to a broadband router or hub

How to connect your analogue personal alarm to a BT/EE, TalkTalk or Sky broadband router after the digital switchover.

Elderly christmas gifts
November 16, 2022

Thoughtful Christmas gifts for elderly relatives

Finding the right Christmas gifts can sometimes be difficult. We look at thoughtful options for a variety of budgets.

Danielle, Taking Care team member
November 15, 2022

Staff Stories - Danielle Barrett, Live Chat and Customer Services

Meet Danielle who answers our website live chats and is part of the Customer Services team.

Elderly couple walking in winter
November 10, 2022

Winter wellbeing for the elderly

Cold weather comes with a set of challenges. Learn how to stay safe this winter with these handy tips.

Elderly man signing will for estate planning
November 4, 2022

Getting organised with estate planning and wills

Estate planning and having a will helps you to create greater financial security. Find out what is involved and where to get help.

Elderly couple looking at finances online
November 1, 2022

How to help older relatives organise finances for the future

Read our guide on how to start a conversation about finances and the future.