Acorn Stairlifts South Africa Blog

It is with great sadness that we join the United Kingdom and Royal Family in mourning the death of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II.

As you age, many things begin to change, whether it’s the colour of your hair, the quality of your sight, or your ability to drive safely while navigating rigorous roads and tormenting traffic. Read on to learn tips on how to continue to drive safely as a senior, as well as how you can help keep the roads safe with 7 signs to detect dangerous driving in you or your loved ones.

Since the invention of the modern-day stairlift, we’ve taken great strides —or should I say steps— forward in mankind’s mission towards mobility for people of all ages and abilities. However, as it turns out, the idea of a life-changing lifting device was launched into motion centuries before the modern stairlift was officially invented. 

Many older people report feelings of loneliness. Read on to learn the benefits of being socially active as a senior, ways that you can become more socially active, and how an Acorn stairlift can help your social status soar—Allowing you to blossom into the beautiful, social butterfly that you've always been. 

Buying a stairlift is a big decision that comes with a big reward—mobility, independence, and full access to the home that you love. Read on to learn why a stairlift is worth the investment, how having a stairlift in the home can help you save money, and how you can save even more money when you choose to go with Acorn Stairlifts.

Despite the gratitude we have for being able to spend more time with our loved ones, higher life expectancy rates have spurred the emersion of a new generation with a unique set of struggles, better known as “the sandwich generation.” Read on to learn more about what the “sandwich generation” is, as well as ways to manage stress when you’re "stuck in the middle."

No matter what curves life may throw at you, Acorn Stairlifts is here to help you rise above them. Without further ado, allow us to introduce you to one of Acorn’s most innovative, customized stairlift models that keeps you mobile and independent in the home that you love: the Acorn 180 Curved Stairlift. 

Acorn knows that mobility matters, and regaining your independence shouldn’t only be limited to within your home. Let us introduce you to the Acorn Outdoor model that adds yet another dimension to our life-changing lifts, allowing you access to the outdoor areas of your home as well. 

Nothing is more important than finding a doctor that actually cares about you. After all, a doctor’s job is to help you, and you should never settle for someone who does not care about your wellbeing or is not willing to put in their best efforts towards improving your quality of life.  

Read on to learn 7 tips for taking care of yourself as a caregiver, avoiding burnout, and how an Acorn stairlift can help lift some weight off of your shoulders.