Acorn Stairlifts USA Blog

According to the Alzheimer’s Association, Alzheimer’s affects 1 in 3 seniors and there are currently over 5 million people living with this disease. Recently there has been a push to erase the stigma surrounding Alzheimer’s. Many celebrities have spoken out against the disease and some, like Seth Rogan, have founded organizations to help raise money and awareness. This blog explains 4 ways to help break the stigma of Alzheimer’s.

Do you suffer from dizzy spells, suddenly finding that you feel lightheaded, off-balance or even fainting? It’s surprisingly common to sometimes feel dizzy and it’s not usually serious in itself, although it can have serious consequences if it causes you to fall, especially for older people. If you have any kind of dizziness or vertigo which causes you worry, you should seek medical advice especially if you don’t know what’s causing it.

Dining out is a convenient option for those who may have busy schedules and can’t find the time to cook a meal. Meals cooked at home tend to be healtheir than the ones we get from a restraunt, so what do you do if you're a diabetic with a crazy schedule? 

Osteoarthritis is the most common among seniors in the US. Recent research from the American Journal of Preventative Medicine has found that an hour of brisk walking/moderate exercise can help those with osteoarthritis stay healthy and mobile.

Nowadays it seems like there is an app for everything, whether you’re looking for the weather, games, or medication reminders, there is an app for it. Although some apps may seem too advanced for seniors to use, there are a surprising number of apps targeted to seniors and their lifestyle. Below a list of 10 apps that are useful for seniors and their loved ones.

Did you know that an Acorn Stairlift can also help with the three Rs? Here’s our own version of what the famous phrase means and how it could enhance your everyday quality of life.

Having cold hands and feet can cause pain to those who have arthritis. If you are someone who suffers from cold extremeties with or without arthritis, try this quick tip to help soothe the pain.

Between making sure you are aware of others, yourself and hazards on the road, driving can be a dangerous task, and as we get older, the dangers and risks of accidents happening increases due to our slower reflexes and reaction time. Below are a few tips to help you stay as safe as you can on the road.

There are certain stroke symptoms that occur in both men and women such as face drooping, slurred speech, feeling weaker on one side of your body and vision changes. Unfortunately for women, there are other signs of a stroke that may go unnoticed. Below are a list of subtle signs of a stroke that exist in women, and should seek medical help if you or someone you know are experiencing these symptoms.

Parkinson’s is a disease of the central nervous system that affects movement and according to parkinson.org, more than 10 million people are living with parkinson’s worldwide. If you are someone who has Parkinson’s, you may experience tremors, cramping and some trouble with balance. Although there is no cure for it, research shows that boxing can help symptoms.