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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
Tips for talking to elderly parents about changes to lifestyle
Having a conversation with elderly relatives about making some changes to help keep them safe can be challenging.
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.