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January 6, 2026 Technology
Personal alarms for couples - how do shared systems work?
A shared in-home personal alarm is a simple, reassuring solution to support the independence of couples.
January 9, 2026 Caring for elderly
Do my parents need a personal alarm?
Watching parents get older can be worrying - this article explains the key signs a personal alarm could help.
December 4, 2025 Personal alarms
The best personal alarms for women
Discover the best personal alarms for women that are stylish and reliable. Alarms that provide safety and peace of mind.
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Advice for the elderly in hot weather
For the elderly, the dangers from the cold are well known. But when the temperature goes up, it’s easy to forget there are just as many health risks. Read our advice for the elderly in...
How your personal alarm service works
When you press the emergency button on your personal alarm, it quickly calls one of our monitoring centres in the UK. Learn more about how your personal alarm service works and what happens in an emergency.
Personal alarm stories: Maintaining independence
Joan uses her personal alarm to live independently in her own home. Read how it helped her remain independent and get help in a fall.
Taking Care will further enhance Careline service
Chichester Careline will join Taking Care as the company expands it telecare services.
Busting the myths about personal alarms
Discover the truth behind common misconceptions about personal alarms and how they provide 24/7 safety and peace of mind.
Grandparents Day: Let's take a minute to appreciate grandparents
For many of us, grandparents are the family’s anchor. So if you have grandparents in your life, take a minute to appreciate them.
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.
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.