Acorn Stairlifts New Zealand Blog

Whether you’re a family member providing support or a professional in aged care here in Aotearoa, strong communication helps promote wellbeing, reduce stress, and improve the overall quality of care. These seven practical tips will help you connect more deeply with elderly loved ones and provide the best support possible.

Today, we’re breaking down barriers and busting myths. Let’s talk about why choosing a stairlift is one of the strongest and smartest decisions you can make for the safety of yourself or a loved one.

As we reflect back on our history, remembering the valour of our heroes, let us also consider meaningful ways to honour their legacy and uphold the values they fought to defend. Read on to learn about the history behind Anzac Day, as well as five heartfelt ways to honour the remarkable men and women who have served our nations with unwavering dedication.

Earth not only mesmerises us with its beauty but it also provides us with a home, graciously gifting us with life. This Earth Day, let’s pay our respects to the world that sustains us by fighting to sustain it with these 10 fun and environmentally friendly activities that you can do with the whole family. 

With Easter peeping just around the corner, it’s that time of year to start hopping on those fun Easter trends again. Read on to learn 5 fun and festive family-friendly activities you can all do together to celebrate Easter this year.

If your home is both family-friendly and stairlift-equipped, you might find yourself asking a pretty important question: How can I keep my little ones safe around our stairlift? Here are 7 smart and simple stairlift safety tips every parent, grandparent, or caregiver should know—so you can maintain peace of mind while keeping your home safe and secure for every generation.

Parkinson’s Disease is the fastest-growing neurological condition in the world, ranking as the second most common age-related neurodegenerative disorder after Alzheimer’s disease. This year on World Parkinson’s Day, learn about how you can help raise awareness of Parkinson’s, support the people whose lives are impacted by this disease, and “spread the spark.”

From savoury mains to decadent desserts, Easter celebrations are rich with diverse culinary delights that reflect the unique flavours and customs of each culture. Embark on a gastronomic journey this Easter as we explore twelve mouthwatering dishes, each representing the culinary heritage and festive spirit of different corners of the world.

World Health Day is all about not taking our health or bodies that allow us to experience the wonders of the world every day for granted—because everyone deserves to be healthy and happy. Read on to learn about the origins of World Health Day and tips on how you can lead a healthy and happy lifestyle.  

Just like every person comes in different shapes, sizes, and colours, so does autism spectrum disorder. This year on World Autism Awareness Day, learn about autism spectrum disorder and how you can take part in a movement promoting acceptance, diversity, inclusion, and basic human rights for all people— including a group of people who are sadly often stereotyped, discriminated against, underestimated, underappreciated, and excluded from society—the autistic community.