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September 14, 2023 Mental health and wellbeing
Tips for managing stress in the elderly
Stress can have a significant impact on physical and mental health. Read our tips to manage worry and distress.
September 18, 2023 Technology
Artificial Intelligence and Ageing
Does Artificial Intelligence perpetuate stereotypes around growing old? We investigated stereotypes in popular culture and AI.
September 6, 2023 Technology
Useful technology for elderly living alone in the UK
Technology can help by providing assistance with mobility, sight or hearing loss, and everyday living.
Recent articles
Small steps for a dementia friendly home
It's hard to know what you can do to keep your loved ones safe in their home if they have dementia. We look at some small steps you can take as a start.
How does telecare work?
Learn how telecare can help you remain independent at home with remote technology enabled care such as personal alarms and home adaptations
Count me in - The benefits of volunteering for the elderly
Lots of studies show that volunteering is one of the best things you can do for your wellbeing. It doesn’t matter how old you are.
How to protect elderly relatives from bogus callers
Being the victim of a bogus caller can have a dramatic effect on you. Having your money or valuables stolen is bad enough. But the shame and humiliation that older people can feel after being...
Helping the elderly remain safe in winter
Staff at Taking Care went the extra mile to keep the 24 hour personal alarm service running to support thousands of vulnerable people across the UK when snow storms and extreme weather battered the UK.
What the doctor ordered: How to worry less about your prescriptions
Learn how you can manage your medications and prescriptions and worry less about getting the right medication, dosages and side effects.
When your elderly relatives won’t talk about loneliness…
If someone you’re close to feels lonely, it can be difficult to know what to do or say. Read how you can tackle loneliness in elderly relatives.
Talking to your parents about their future care
It’s difficult to talk to ageing parents about elderly care and their future plans. Read our tips for talking to elderly parents about care and support.