Personal alarms and the digital switchover - what you need to know
The UK’s telephone network changing. If your personal alarm is currently reliant on a phone line, there is no guarantee that it will continue to work on the new digital system. Here's what you need to know to stay ahead of these changes and ensure that your access to emergency help is uninterrupted.
Read More →
Best Mobile Phones For The Elderly
We’ve put together this list of the best mobile phones for the elderly. Some have made the cut due to their ease of use, others because they were designed specifically with the elderly in mind.
Read More →
Upper body exercises for the elderly
The NHS specifically advises adults over the age of 65 to do activities that improve strength at least 2 days per week. Here's how.
Read More →
Staying strong in older age
In this post, we offer some practical advice on maintaining and building muscles as a way of staying strong in older age. Strength training for older adults is a fantastic way to maintain and significantly improve overall health.
Read More →
Welcoming Rachel to our team
Rachel has joined the team at YourStride. Find out what she has to say here.
Read More →
Introducing Ollie
Introducing Ollie - YourStride's new Customer Success Executive. Here's what he has to say about joining the team.
Read More →
YourStride and Age Concern Southend on Sea announce partnership
We are excited to announce the launch of our partnership with Age Concern Southend on Sea (ACSOS).
Read More →
YourStride and Re-engage launch partnership
YourStride is thrilled to partner with Re-engage to support more people to be active and independent in their communities.
Read More →
YourStride on BBC Radio
Our co-founder, Adi Kasliwal was interviewed on BBC Radio Suffolk. He discussed YourStride, and the benefits of a discreet personal alarm.
Read More →
YourStride partners with Health and Care at Home
YourStride announces partnership with Health and Care at Home to help older people be more independent.
Read More →
Can you take your personal alarm onto a plane?
When you are travelling on a plane, there’s a couple of things to bare in mind when it comes to personal alarms. The advice differs depending on whether you have a fixed alarm or a go-anywhere alarm such as YourStride.
Read More →
Helen and Oscar's story
"It's given me 20 years of confidence back. I'm so pleased I don't have to give up walking Oscar" - Helen
Read More →
Guide to personal budgets
You may be eligible for a personal budget from your local council in order to help pay for your care needs.
Read More →
Carelines - Holding your medical details
Many people worry about having their medical or personal details held by a careline. There are a few ways of making sure your details are secure and held to a proper standard.
Read More →
Guide to Hospital Discharge
If you or a relative has a fall serious enough to be taken to A&E it can be extremely stressful. If you know how to navigate the system it can make your life a lot easier and get you back home as fast as possible.
Read More →
Joan's Personal Alarm
Joan discovered the YourStride alarm watch, because a friend recommended it to her. Find out how it has changed Joan's life.
Read More →
YourStride reviews
We recently became the highest rated personal alarm service on Trustpilot. We are very proud of this and thought it would be good to show off some of the quotes from our customers!
Read More →
Redesigning pendant alarms for the 21st century
Why should older people have to wear a big red button that doesn't even work outside their home? Personal Alarms were invented in the early 1980's and to be honest, haven't really changed since. We set out to change that.
Read More →
Welcome to the YourStride Alarm blog
Welcome to the YourStride blog, where you will find all the latest news from the team providing the UK's top rated personal alarm for the elderly.
Read More →