Acorn Stairlifts USA Blog

While the arrival of winter often signifies the flurry of fun and excitement associated with the holidays, the dropping temperatures and changing atmospheric pressures may bring on some more unwelcome feelings such as joint pain, decreased range of motion, stiffness, redness, and inflammation—especially for the more than 350 million people in the world suffering from some form of arthritis.

Envision your loved one in agonizing pain, strenuously dragging themselves up their winding staircase step by step, bearing the weight of their weakening bodies on their trembling hands and bruised, purple knees. As shocking and upsetting as this situation may sound, sadly, this is the reality for many aging seniors with mobility issues that are hesitant to invest in themselves but don’t want to leave the comfort and familiarity of their beloved homes.   

Building messy gingerbread houses that crumble to pieces and licking off the sticky, white icing glued to your fingers. Deciding whether to decorate your bare tree with colored lights, white lights, popcorn, or garland. Singing your favorite Christmas carols at the top of your lungs. Gathering around the fireplace to watch your favorite Christmas movies. No matter what your family holiday traditions are, everyone deserves to be able to participate and enjoy the merry magic that comes during that special time of the year.

As we age, daily activities become increasingly more strenuous and places within our home can become dangerous. Taking the proper steps to keep you and your loved one’s safe is imperative. At Acorn Stairlifts, our mantra is all about staying in the home that you love. There are several modifications you can make for your home, big and small, to keep you safely in your residence.

The season of giving is among us as Thanksgiving quickly approaches. Each year, we take this holiday as a reminder to be grateful for everything we have, that we typically take for granted. There are several ways in which you can show your gratitude and give or receive thanks this holiday season. 

Are you debating on inquiring about a new stairlift installation in your home? When making a purchase as weighty as this, we always suggest buying from a manufacturer. 

Veterans Day is today and our team at Acorn Stairlifts wants to take a moment to acknowledge the brave men and women who have served. Your commitment to protecting our country and immense sacrifice does not go unnoticed.  Thank you for your service!

As the cooler weather months roll-in, it is more important than ever to have a stair lift for your home. Being equipped to stay in your residence for an extended period of time is crucial. We tend to spend more days from home as winter weather conditions make simple tasks a greater challenge. Being able to safely access all areas of your home on your own, is essential.

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.