Acorn Stairlifts USA Blog

According to the World Health Organization, there are about 50 million people worldwide who have dementia and each year almost 10 million diagnosed with it. But what is dementia? Dementia is a progressive disease that deteriorates every day cognitive functions such as memory, orientation, and comprehension.

The most commonly asked question of anyone considering a stairlift is “how much will it cost?" A quick search of the internet will soon show that most reputable stairlift companies do not quote ‘flat rate’ figures for the cost of a stairlift, and Acorn Stairlifts is no exception. The reason for this is simple – every staircase is different, so no two stairlifts are exactly the same or will cost the same.

Unfortunately, as we grow older our bones become thinner and weaker and our reflexes are not what they were. Simple trips, slips and falls can be serious, resulting in painful bruising or even broken bones and long, inconvenient periods of recovery. 

It can be very hot during summer months, and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) encourages older adults to take extra precautions this summer to avoid a heatstroke. Try to avoid being in the heat for too long as often as possible to protect yourself, and stay hydrated! 

Summer is here and that means kids are out of school and ready for some vacation and everyone else is looking forward to an outdoor break. If you are planning to go and participate in any fun activity this summer that involves traveling, Senior Directory has these 8 helpful tips to ensure you a safer, more comfortable and trouble-free adventure.

Happy National Safety Month! A good tip to keep in mind when thinking of safety in your home is to make sure your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are up to date. Rule of thumb is that if your detectors are over 10 years old, it is time for them to be replaced. Too much carbon monoxide absorbed can be very fatal.

The single biggest reason why people invest in one of our life-changing Acorn Stairlifts is to help cope with and manage the effects of arthritis — especially fatigue.

Exercise is important for your overall well-being, doing so will release endorphins that improves positive emotion and self-esteem along with a string of long term health benefits. But using the stairs as a tool for working out can be very dangerous. 

It is said that yoga has many benefits, especially for those with arthritis. Yoga can ease certain pains in your joints and help boosts your overall flexibility, but a recent study has shown that almost 11% of people doing yoga are doing it wrong, causing them to experience some pain when they shouldn’t. Here are some quick tips to help you stay safe while doing yoga.

Summer is approaching and now that winter will be officially over, plans to be out in the sun will be in place. Summertime can call for treats we might not usually indulge in, more physical activities than we had in the winter and summer vacations. But what does that mean or those with diabetes? According to DiabetesSelfManagement.com, the warm weather is the perfect time to pay close attention to your diabetes.