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For older people and the families who help them

Practical guides for later life in the UK and Ireland

Independent, plain-English help with personal alarms, fall detection, dementia aids and care decisions. Real prices, local schemes and the questions worth asking before you buy.

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  • Independent
  • UK and Ireland prices
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Each topic page gathers our guides in one place, newest first.

Alarms and telecare Personal alarms, pendant and watch alarms, council telecare, the 2027 landline switch-off and phones made for older hands. 5 guides Falls Fall detection watches and monitored fall alarms: what they really do after a fall, and what they cost in the UK. 2 guides Dementia aids Practical aids for living at home with dementia or memory loss: GPS trackers, medication reminders and night-time continence alarms. 3 guides Paying for and arranging care Who pays for care, what new reviews and inquiries mean for families, and how to speak up for a parent in hospital. 3 guides

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What each device or decision involves, what it costs in the UK or Ireland, and what to check first. See every guide.

How we work

Researched, not hands-on tested

We read manufacturers' pages, official schemes and trusted reporting, and say where the facts came from.

Dated and re-checked

Each guide shows when it was last checked. Prices and schemes change, so confirm with the supplier before you buy.

Not medical advice

We point you to your GP, council or care team for decisions about health and care.

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