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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.
Recent articles
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.
Volunteer’s Week 1st-7th June 2020 – Being a Dementia Friends Champion
To mark Volunteer Week, we sharing volunteering our staff do for Dementia Friends.
Mental Health Awareness Week
Mental Health Awareness Week highlights the need to prioritise their mental well-being. Explore ways to support and care for our elderly loved ones' mental health.
Taking Care becomes the first and only Which? Approved Personal Alarm Service
Taking Care has worked with the independent consumer body Which? to become the first personal alarm provider to achieve the Which? Trusted Trader Approved Service endorsement.
Taking Care donate £100,000 to Age UK's Emergency Coronavirus Appeal
Age UK has launched a £10 million Emergency Coronavirus Appeal to support the elderly through the pandemic. We are delighted to announce Taking Care are donating £100,000 to the appeal.
How do I claim Carer's Allowance?
Carer’s Allowance is the main welfare benefit that helps carers. Even if you don’t think of yourself as a carer, you may still be able to claim it.
What are Lasting Powers of Attorney?
Many of us have heard of a power of attorney but do not fully understand what it is or whether we should have one. This useful guide will help you understand more.