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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
Is it worth buying a fitness tracker?
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Caring for elderly parents
Are you worried about your elderly parents? Are you unsure what care options and support are available?
How to live alone and be happy
The thought of living alone can be a daunting one, but there are ways you can live alone and be happy.
What types of alarms should you have at home?
There are numerous alarms that you could use in your home to keep both you and your belongings safe.
What is a GSM alarm system?
Find out what a digital GSM alarm system is and the benefits over a traditional analogue personal alarm system.
How to reduce bruising after a fall
Bruises can not only hurt but may look unappealing too. There are a few ways you can reduce bruising and treat the injury.
Taking Care during lockdown
We’ve been delighted by some of the feedback we’ve received from customers about how we’ve helped and supported them during lockdown.
Why do I need a panic button?
Worried how to get help when on your own? A panic button can be used by the elderly to quickly get help in an emergency.
Personal alarm stories: Help and support during coronavirus lockdown
Lynn's Mum was able to call for help using her personal alarm during the Coronavirus lockdown.
CPR Guardian Watch now available
Taking Care, providers of the life-saving 24/7 personal alarm system, have teamed up with CPR to add the award winning GPS enabled Guardian Watch II to their monitored product offering.