Acorn Stairlifts New Zealand Blog

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.

With the start of October comes the start of Breast Cancer Awareness. Breast cancer awareness is important all year round but this month is dedicated to bringing awareness, honoring those in our lives, and bring the support needed to everyone.

It becomes a challenge when you became an adult to the people that raised you. It can feel wrong or confusing. The people that once told you what to do and kept you safe have now become the people you need to keep safe and advice on what to do. Even though they need help they are still adults that want to make their own choices.

As time goes on and we start to get older some things, begin to change. One of those things is our sight and hearing begin to not be as sharp as they used to be. It can be frustrating but also something that you should not ignore. There are ways to treat dual sensory impairment so that it is easier to function in your life.

When looking for the right stairlift you only look for the best. The one that meets your unique needs, the one that can be installed the fastest and can get you back to the things you enjoy. Acorn Stairlifts has thought of everything you need and left out all the stuff that is useless to you.

Getting older doesn’t mean they are incapable of doing everyday things as they used too they just need a little bit of help sometimes.

Having a clean house is beneficial especially if your loved ones or yourself have asthma, allergies, or any health concerns. One thing to do is make a list of when everything needs to be done.  

It’s electric! And I’m not talking about the “Electric Boogie” by Marcia Griffiths. Bills keep coming and you have to worry about paying them but you’re considering getting a stairlift that will make a positive impact on your life. You probably wondering if a stairlift is going to make your electric bills rise making you have to spend more.

Is it important to have someone to talk to? The answer is yes. Based on a new study that was released on August 16, 2021, having someone to talk to can be very beneficial to the aging of your brain. You might be thinking how did they come to this conclusion and how can this help me.

Easy.

Having a healthier more active brain can help prevent Alzheimer’s making it so you are able to keep your independents.