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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.
July 16, 2025 Personal alarms
Why is it important to promote independence in the elderly?
Learn how supporting independence helps older adults live safely, confidently, and with dignity.
June 19, 2025 Technology
The top reasons why older adults get a personal alarm
Our latest customer insight survey reveals the top concerns older adults have and one factor stands out.
Recent articles
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.
The 8 most common types of in-home care for your loved ones
Considering home care? We explain the most common types of in-home care.
We've been voted Best Elderly Personal Alarm Specialist!
We’re excited to have been awarded Best Elderly Personal Alarm Specialist in the GHP Social Care Awards 2022.