Acorn Stairlifts New Zealand Blog

Chances are that you know someone who has cancer. Accounting for nearly 10 million deaths in 2020 alone, or nearly 1 in 6 deaths, cancer is a leading cause of death worldwide. This year on World Cancer Day, learn how you can help close the care gap and join the cause in advocating for the lives of not just your loved ones, but people all over the world battling cancer.

Music allows us to feel, connect with others, and understand ourselves—But its power doesn't end there. Read on to learn more about the surprising power of music therapy in senior health care, as well as 10 medical benefits that are sure to bring music to your ears.

Welcome back to our segment of Acorn Stairlift FAQ of the Week. This week, we will delve into the details behind the secret that reveals how Acorn is able to install our stairlifts into your homes so quickly –FastTrack. 

For many, the breathtaking sight of a gorgeous sunset is a serene symbol, signifying a soothing closure to a long and laborious day—a signal spurring a sigh of relief that, finally, it is time for us to rest. However, for others, the sinking sun and dwindling daylight hours evoke drastically different emotions—an impending sense of doom triggering anxiety, confusion, and fear rather than the anticipated relief and relaxation.

Welcome back to our segment of Acorn Stairlift FAQ of the Week. This week, we will delve into a few of the reasons why you should choose to go with Acorn Stairlifts over other stairlift companies.

We have all heard of the saying: “Laughter is the best medicine.” However, as it turns out, this light-hearted expression about the power of laughter is no joke, holding much more truth behind it than we ever might have realised. Read on to learn about the surprising correlation between health and humour and how a healthy dose of laughter in your life may even help you live longer.

Welcome back to our segment of Acorn Stairlift FAQ of the Week. This week, we will delve into how Acorn can provide you with the proper resources to help preserve the high-quality condition of your stairlift and keep it in tip-top shape. 

If you are someone who finds yourself feeling blue after the holiday season has come to an end, you are not dramatic, and more importantly, you are not alone. Read on to learn more about the widespread phenomenon of post-holiday depression, as well as helpful hacks on how you can get a grip on the gloom and beat the blues.

Acorn stairlifts aren’t limited to just the inside of your home—We like to think “outside” of the box so that you can have mobility and independence both inside and outside of your home. This is why both our most popular model, the Acorn 130 Straight Stairlift, as well as our more personalised model, the Acorn 180 Curved Stairlift, are also offered in an outdoor version.

As the curtains draw to a close on the eventful saga that was 2023, it's time to cast a reflective gaze upon the unique highlights and defining moments that have collectively coloured this remarkable year of 2023.