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June 2, 2025 Digital switchover
Landline Digital Switchover - Customer Advice
Information for customers of Taking Care, Age Co and Age UK personal alarms.
September 23, 2025 Fall prevention
Can medication cause an elderly person to fall?
Some medications can raise fall risk in older adults. Regular reviews and alarms can help keep them safe.
August 6, 2025 Caring for elderly
Where falls often happen and how older adults can stay safe
Common falls hazards for older adults and how personal alarms can help keep your loved one safe and independent.
Recent articles
Kitchen safety tips for seniors
Discover essential kitchen safety tips for elderly loved ones to minimise risks and create a safe and secure environment.
Elderly home care: What you need to know
It can be challenging when your elderly loved ones are no longer able to do everything on their own. Explore home care options, support, and tips for caregivers.
Can you get a fall alarm linked to a mobile phone?
Discover the peace of mind provided by a monitored fall alarm system, ensuring safety for your elderly loved ones.
Recognising the signs of loneliness in the elderly
Download our Staying Connected guide to understand the symptoms of loneliness and address the causes.
Signs of type 2 diabetes in the elderly
Type 2 diabetes is increasingly common in older adults and can have serious health implications if it isn’t diagnosed and treated effectively.
How to help an elderly parent living alone
It's natural to be concerned about an elderly parent living alone. We explore practical strategies and a checklist that you can follow for elderly living alone.
Supporting Steve's independence and safety with a GPS tracker alarm
How an out-and-about GPS personal alarm gives Steve the confidence to remain active in his local community.
Staff Stories - George, Emergency Resolution Operator
Meet George, one of our Emergency Resolution Operators who answers emergency calls.
Spotlight on Carers: Caring for elderly relatives
Our new report explores attitudes towards caring for elderly parents and the barriers carers face to accessing support.
Jacqueline Hooton: Elderly falls & benefits of exercise for older adults
Fitness coach Jacqueline Hooton describes her experiences of supporting her parents' independence.