Acorn Stairlifts New Zealand Blog

Learn all about the different stairlift models that Acorn offers that allow us to soar in the stairlift industry and help you reach new heights in your life and home.

Getting a good night’s rest is essential to a high quality of life, and ageing shouldn’t have to mean sacrificing your precious sleep. Read on to learn common senior sleep issues and complaints, 7 tips for catching some more ZZs, and how an Acorn stairlift can help keep you in the home and bed you love.

This year on World Music Day, take the time to appreciate the gift of music and how it has touched our lives, as well as learn just how powerful music is in healing the mind, soul, and body.

Elder Abuse Awareness Day takes place on June 15 every year with the goal of raising awareness of the serious human rights issue concerning the abuse of senior citizens. By promoting a better understanding of what elder abuse is, what the signs are, and how to address it, we can come together as a society to put an end to elder abuse.

Your body is a complex machine with many moving parts, so what you choose to fuel it with matters significantly. Read on to learn the benefits of eating a balanced diet, as well as 5 tips on how you can eat better and feel better in a way that you will be able to maintain in the long run.

Stairlifts are life-changing devices that allow you to reach another level, both in your quality of life and home. However, you may be hesitant to take that first step towards independence and mobility simply because you are not sure of everything that a stairlift entails. Read on to learn 7 surprising facts about stairlifts and how Acorn can help you reach new heights with our diverse selection of high-quality lifts.

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.