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Resources and Advice

Helping you and your loved ones live well in later life

Resources and Advice

As we get older, we should be able to continue doing the things we love and living life the way we want to.

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Recent articles

Laura at Taking Care
September 8, 2022

Staff Stories - Laura Walton, Customer Services Advisor

Meet Laura, one of our Customer Services Advisors who helps to keep our customer happy and reassured.

Elderly man with sciatica back pain
September 7, 2022

How to sleep with Sciatica and lower back pain

Do you find your sciatica or lower back pain is keeping you up at night? Read our top tips for sleeping comfortably through the night.

New alarm launched
September 1, 2022

We've launched our most resilient personal alarms to address the digital switchover

Find what makes our new alarms the most resilient digital personal alarms available.

Accessible bathroom for elderly and disabled
August 30, 2022

Tips on bathroom design for elderly relatives

We look at how some changes and additions to bathrooms can make a big difference to safer independent living.

Elderly woman using mobile phone
August 12, 2022

Emergency alert for elderly people: mobile phone vs personal alarm

We look at why a care alarm is a better option than a mobile phone in an emergency.

Staff at Taking Care
August 8, 2022

Staff Stories - Helen Heggadon, Customer Sales Advisor

Meet Helen, one of our Customer Sales Advisors who helps our customers choose the most suitable personal alarm for them.

Holidays in UK for elderly people
August 1, 2022

Tips when planning holidays for the elderly in the UK

If you're planning a holiday, here are some things to consider to ensure you have the best possible break away.

How Denise uses Taking Care Anywhere
July 22, 2022

Helping Denise live independently after a health scare

How a Taking Care personal alarm helped Denise remain independent after a health scare.

Elderly lady saving money

Money-saving tips for pensioners

The costs of living are increasing, making it more of a challenge to make ends meet. Read our money-saving tips for pensioners.

Elderly monitoring device
July 15, 2022

TakingCare launches industry-leading monitoring device with Artificial Intelligence

Taking Care Sense monitors daily routines, for less than the cost of a cup of coffee per week.