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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

Taking.Care are the first personal alarm provider to complete testing ahead of the digital switchover
Taking.Care are the first personal alarm provider to complete full testing of their product range ahead of the digital switchover.

The most common causes of falls in the elderly
We look at some of the main causes of falls in the elderly, including common fall hazards in the home.

How to help your grieving parent
Supporting an elderly loved one when you are also grieving is difficult. We have some practical advice to help.

What has to be done when someone dies
A step-by-step guide with advice about what to do when someone passes away.

The analogue phone line switch off
Our Customer Service team have been explaining what the digital upgrade will mean for analogue phone lines.

Enjoying the company of new friends and partners
When we retire, we often lose daily interaction and conversations with people with a shared purpose so how can you get to know new people?

How to monitor elderly parents remotely at home
Remote monitoring can help families and carers support elderly loved ones from a distance.

Can you be forced into a nursing home in the UK?
We discuss your rights and the circumstances when a nursing home or care home may need to be considered.

A guide to walking aids
Walking aids such as walking sticks, rollators and zimmer frames can greatly help your independence, if you choose the right model for you.

What is Taking Care doing to deal with the coronavirus pandemic?
Find out how we are keeping our personal alarm customers and staff safe during coronavirus. We continue to provide 24/7 alarm services during Covid.