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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
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.
Winter blues and depression in the elderly
How to beat Seasonal Affective Disorder and the winter blues.
Autumn safety tips for the elderly
With the autumn comes increased risks and hazards for some older people.
Supporting Betty to live life happily and independently
How a Taking Care personal alarm helps Betty to remain active at the age of 93.
Winter deaths report: how does cold weather affect mortality in the UK?
Analysis shows death rates among the elderly increase during colder winter months, with warnings to prioritise keeping homes warm.
Tips to help pensioners with energy bills by reducing usage
Saving money on energy bills is important at the moment, especially for pensioners on a fixed income.
Keep your personal alarm running for 18p per month
If you're worried about the cost of living crisis, it is reassuring to know our alarms use minimal electricity.
Staff Stories - Laura's journey from Customer Services Advisor to Sales Team Leader
Meet Laura, one of our Sales Team Leaders who helps to keep our customers happy and reassured.
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.
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.