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May 1, 2024 Caring for elderly
Tips for balancing work and caregiving
We look at tips for juggling life, work and caregiving when an elderly loved one requires some support.
April 30, 2024 Lifestyle tips
The pros and cons of retirement villages
Moving into a retirement village is a lifestyle choice as well as a financial decision. These FAQs explain more.
April 25, 2024 Lifestyle tips
A guide to downsizing your home in later life
This guide discusses the pros and cons of downsizing, and the financial, emotional and legal steps to consider.
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Personal alarm stories: Getting a falls alarm
Val was sceptical about getting a falls alarm, until she needed to get help in an emergency. Now she loves her Taking Care personal alarm service.
Personal alarm stories: Supporting people with Alzheimer's and Dementia
John has Alzheimer’s disease and uses his GPS personal alarm to live independently. Taking Care used the GPS to find John when he went missing.
Personal alarm stories: Supporting Tricia and Multiple Sclerosis
Tricia is 52 years old and has multiple sclerosis, a neurological condition. Taking Care’s personal alarm service means she can live safely and independently and continue with her studies.
We're a member of the Exeter Dementia Action Alliance
We are delighted to be working with the Exeter Dementia Action Alliance as we take another step towards being recognised as a ‘Dementia-Friendly’ organisation.
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
If you have never used a personal alarm before then you may be worried about the cost or how it works. That is why we have compiled this list of common myths and preconceptions of...
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.