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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.
Recent articles
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.
Which scams are targeting the elderly?
We look at common and latest scams targeting the elderly and tips to avoid them.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Winter wellbeing for the elderly
Cold weather comes with a set of challenges. Learn how to stay safe this winter with these handy tips.
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.
How to help older relatives organise finances for the future
Read our guide on how to start a conversation about finances and the future.
How fuel poverty affects your elderly loved ones
We take a look at the fuel poverty issues and what you can do to help older relatives.