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Brain Health Affected by Having Someone to Listen to You

Brain Health Affected by Having Someone to Listen to You

12:00am Sep 13, 2021 | Admin - Acorn Stairlifts South Africa | Health

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.

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5 Reasons You Need An Outdoor Stairlift

5 Reasons You Need An Outdoor Stairlift

12:00am Sep 09, 2021 | Admin - Acorn Stairlifts South Africa | Tips and Advice

The sun beaming down against your cheeks, while the fresh air welcomes you outside with the smell of the grass and trees. Everyone needs to get their daily vitamin C and being outdoor basking in nature is a great way to do it. Think about all the activities you enjoy, it would be unfortunate for you to have to stop doing them because you are unable to go up and down the stairs from pain and discomfort. Outdoor stairlifts give you the choice to continue to be outside doing all the things you love. No one wants to lose out on what they enjoy most.

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Put Peace of Mind First

Put Peace of Mind First

12:00am Sep 07, 2021 | Admin - Acorn Stairlifts South Africa | Tips and Advice

Love is said to be the most powerful emotion you can have. It’s a sneaky emotion though because it also comes with worry and anxiety for the well-being of the people we love. We just want the people we care about to be safe. Sometimes it’s hard to achieve that but we still need something that will put our minds at ease. Our family members are important to us and as our loved ones get older we start taking the role of taking care of them as they once took care of us. Loved ones though don’t want help always and that can make you feel worried all the time for their safety.

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A New Vision of Function

A New Vision of Function

12:00am Aug 30, 2021 | Admin - Acorn Stairlifts South Africa | Lifestyle

The philosopher Ralph Waldo Emerson once said, "For everything you have missed, you have gained something else, and for everything you gain, you lose something else." 

When, someone asks how would you describe yourself? You, of course, go straight to the positives of what makes you amazing. Yet one thing that is overlooked sometimes is how special your interactions with others are.

 

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Buying New vs Re-conditioned Stairlifts 2021

Buying New vs Re-conditioned Stairlifts 2021

12:00am Aug 26, 2021 | Admin - Acorn Stairlifts South Africa | Tips and Advice

The more information you have the better you are at deciding the right choice. Stairlifts go by many names: Stair elevator, chair lifts, electric stair.

No matter the name the most important factor is that they are here to help you. The differences between a new vs re-conditioned stairlifts can affect the length of how long your machine works or if there needs to be work done on it.

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Discover unique therapy options for ageing adults

Discover unique therapy options for ageing adults

12:00am Jun 28, 2021 | Admin - Acorn Stairlifts South Africa | Tips and Advice

Growing older is a normal part of life. Things may have changed over time, and how you start living your life may now seem slightly different than it previously did. Fortunately, the contemporary age has offered numerous chances for us to enhance specific areas of our life as we age. Enhancements might take the shape of home assistance gadgets or tangible items, but they can also take the form of treatments. 

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Supporting your ageing loved ones

Supporting your ageing loved ones

12:00am Jun 14, 2021 | Admin - Acorn Stairlifts South Africa | Tips and Advice

Engaging in a caring role, either full-time or on a part-time basis, can be stressful, but it is so rewarding to be able to give those you care for support. After all the globe has been through in the previous year, it became essential to reach out and care for those closest to us. As a dear one ages, they may require assistance, and even minor changes can significantly impact how they live. Start by looking at some helpful hints for being a caretaker for individuals you love.  

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