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January 26, 2023 Elderly care
Common signs of hearing loss in elderly people
We look at some of the common causes of hearing loss in the elderly to help you spot it early.
January 5, 2023 Company news
Important information & advice from Taking Care: Ambulance service strikes
With industrial action by ambulance workers planned during January, Taking Care have some important advice for customers.
January 18, 2023 Healthy ageing
Top 10 household tips for seniors living independently
Some everyday tasks can become more challenging in older years so we’ve compiled our top household tips.
Recent articles
How to protect elderly relatives from bogus callers
Being the victim of a bogus caller can have a dramatic effect on you. Having your money or valuables stolen is bad enough. But the shame and humiliation that older people can feel after being...
Helping the elderly remain safe in winter
Staff at Taking Care went the extra mile to keep the 24 hour personal alarm service running to support thousands of vulnerable people across the UK when snow storms and extreme weather battered the UK.
What the doctor ordered: How to worry less about your prescriptions
Learn how you can manage your medications and prescriptions and worry less about getting the right medication, dosages and side effects.
When your elderly relatives won’t talk about loneliness…
If someone you’re close to feels lonely, it can be difficult to know what to do or say. Read how you can tackle loneliness in elderly relatives.
Talking to your parents about their future care
It’s difficult to talk to ageing parents about elderly care and their future plans. Read our tips for talking to elderly parents about care and support.