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September 25, 2024 Telecare Alarms
Can I get a free NHS personal alarm?
Find out if you're eligible for a free personal alarm from the NHS and explore alternative options.
October 3, 2024 Telecare Alarms
Advice for keyholders: Responding to a personal alarm alert
As a keyholder for a personal alarm user, you may receive a phone call from our monitoring centre.
October 3, 2024 Leisure and activities
The UK's favourite TV shows of the 1970s
Revisit iconic British TV shows of the 1970s, including the most popular children's programmes of the era.
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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.
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.