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November 4, 2024 Medical conditions
Influenza in elderly: can you get a free flu jab in 2024?
Influenza can hit older adults and the elderly hard. Can you get a free flu jab this year?
October 3, 2024 Telecare Alarms
Advice for keyholders: Responding to a personal alarm alert
As a keyholder for a personal alarm user, you may receive a phone call from our monitoring centre.
October 3, 2024 Leisure and activities
The UK's favourite TV shows of the 1970s
Revisit iconic British TV shows of the 1970s, including the most popular children's programmes of the era.
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Staff Stories - Laura Walton, Customer Services Advisor
Meet Laura, one of our Customer Services Advisors who helps to keep our customer happy and reassured.
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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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
Helping Denise live independently after a health scare
How a Taking Care personal alarm helped Denise remain independent after a health scare.
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.
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.