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January 26, 2023 Elderly care
Common signs of hearing loss in elderly people
We look at some of the common causes of hearing loss in the elderly to help you spot it early.
January 5, 2023 Company news
Important information & advice from Taking Care: Ambulance service strikes
With industrial action by ambulance workers planned during January, Taking Care have some important advice for customers.
January 18, 2023 Healthy ageing
Top 10 household tips for seniors living independently
Some everyday tasks can become more challenging in older years so we’ve compiled our top household tips.
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We've launched our most resilient personal alarms to address the digital switchover
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