Acorn Stairlifts New Zealand Blog

Whether it is the aroma of freshly baked biscuits, the sight of an illuminated Christmas tree, or the melodies of our favourite Christmas songs, the familiar senses of the holidays often spark treasured memories and feelings of nostalgia. However, for the 55 million people worldwide that suffer from dementia, Christmas can often be a time of confusion, sadness, and anxiety.

At this point, you have already done all the hard work. You compared all of the costs of stairlifts, different stair lift models, and stairlift services on the market, and you made the smart decision to get your stairlift straight from the global leader in the industry. You made the life-changing decision to go with Acorn Stairlifts.

While the recent shifting seasons often signify the flurry of fun and excitement associated with the holidays, the fluctuating temperatures and changing atmospheric pressures may bring on some more unwelcome feelings such as joint pain, decreased range of motion, stiffness, redness, and inflammation—especially for the more than 350 million people in the world suffering from some form of arthritis.  

Envision your loved one in agonizing pain, strenuously dragging themselves up their winding staircase step by step, bearing the weight of their weakening bodies on their trembling hands and bruised, purple knees. As shocking and upsetting as this situation may sound, sadly, this is the reality for many aging seniors with mobility issues that are hesitant to invest in themselves but don’t want to leave the comfort and familiarity of their beloved homes.

Building messy gingerbread houses that crumble to pieces and licking off the sticky, white icing glued to your fingers. Deciding whether to decorate your bare tree with colored lights, white lights, popcorn, or garland. Singing your favorite Christmas carols at the top of your lungs. Gathering around the fireplace to watch your favorite Christmas movies. No matter what your family holiday traditions are, everyone deserves to be able to participate and enjoy the merry magic that comes during that special time of the year.

As we age, daily activities become increasingly more strenuous and places within our home can become dangerous. Taking the proper steps to keep you and your loved one’s safe is imperative. At Acorn Stairlifts, our mantra is all about staying in the home that you love. There are several modifications you can make for your home, big and small, to keep you safely in your residence.

Are you debating on inquiring about a new stairlift installation in your home? When making a purchase as weighty as this, we always suggest buying from a manufacturer. 

The support and helpfulness of a caregiver is immense and often goes unnoticed. From taking care of minor tasks, like folding clothes, to providing consistent transportation to the doctors, caregivers display acts of selflessness every day. November is recognized as National Family Caregiver Month.

The leading cause of injuries in older adults is falling. A simple fall doesn’t sound like it should be an issue but it actually is very dangerous. Its most common in adults 65 years and older. To take the best precautions and make sure our loved ones are safe it might be time to consider taking the fall risk assessment.

Did you know that food has the properties in them to help with your arthritis pain! Just simply eating the right foods can lead to you having less pain and inflammation.