Acorn Stairlifts New Zealand Blog

Our knees bear the weight of our bodies every day, allowing us to walk, jump, run, and climb up and down long, winding staircases. Read on to learn 5 “kneed-to-know" facts about your knees, as well as how Acorn can help save you from the physical and mental stress of a steep staircase, keeping your knees in top-notch condition.

Read on to learn the detriments of neglecting dental care for seniors, as well as tips for keeping your teeth strong and healthy, no matter what age you are.

It is important to understand the purpose of your thyroid, how it regulates your body, and signs to look out for when it’s not working properly. This year on World Thyroid Day, take some time to understand and appreciate the importance of the thyroid gland on the overall health of your body.

Spending more time indoors also means that we are exposed to more indoor allergens, from animal dander to mould. Read on to learn the most common allergens to avoid, as well as 5 tips on how you can help alleviate those annoying, annual allergies.

Stair lifts are helpful to a much larger demographic of people than most may realise. Read on to learn about all of the groups of people, on top of seniors, that can benefit from a stairlift.

Now more than ever, it is essential that we support the health of our immune systems that work so diligently to support us. Read on to learn 5 ways that you can boost your immune system and feel better than ever, both physically and mentally.

Our nurses and caregivers graciously give and give, so it’s time for us to give back to them, showing them how much we appreciate them this year on International Nurse Day. Read on to learn about the history and significance of International Nurse Day.

Mental health is something that affects every last one of us, continuing to be a topic that we strive to destigmatise and raise awareness for every day. Read on to learn 10 useful tips for taking care of your mental health as we continue to raise awareness of the importance of taking care of our minds and fighting depression, stress, loneliness, and isolation.

This Mother’s Day, shower your mum with love and learn how you can support her, just like she’s always supported you, with these 7 sweet ideas that are sure to show her how much she means to you.

With skin cancer being the most common cancer in the world, it is no surprise that every year, the month of May is set aside globally for Skin Cancer Awareness Month. Read on to learn more about what skin cancer is, how to prevent it, symptoms to look out for, and how you can save lives by raising awareness.