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Big electric Bill, Is it because of your stairlift?

Big electric Bill, Is it because of your stairlift?

It’s electric! And I’m not talking about the “Electric Boogie” by Marcia Griffiths. Bills keep coming and you have to worry about paying them but you’re considering getting a stairlift that will make a positive impact on your life. You probably wondering if a stairlift is going to make your electric bills rise making you have to spend more.

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Brain health affected by having someone to listen to you

Brain health affected by having someone to listen to you

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

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

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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Let’s Talk About You and Knee Pain

Let’s Talk About You and Knee Pain

Pain, oh gosh pain is a feeling no one wants to experience. You try to avoid it at all costs yet sometimes it's unavoidable. Knee pain is something that can be your worst nightmare. It can be caused by many things such as:

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A New Vision of Function

A New Vision of Function

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

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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What do you get when you purchase a stairlift?

What do you get when you purchase a stairlift?

Buying a stairlift for yourself or a loved one may be a life-changing choice. For individuals who have difficulty moving freely up and down the stairs, a stairlift may be pretty helpful. When you purchase a stairlift, you are receiving much more than just a home mobility aid. Find out everything that comes with your Acorn Stairlift.

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Varying therapies for ageing adults

Varying therapies for ageing adults

Ageing is a natural process we all experience. This modern age we live in has produced many helpful ways to slow the speed of ageing, aid those whose lives have changed, and create a bright future. With research and extensive work, medical professionals have designed different therapies that may aid ageing seniors in one or more ways.

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The proper care for your Acorn Stairlift

The proper care for your Acorn Stairlift

With the installation of a stairlift, you might improve your capacity to move comfortably throughout your house. You are investing in your health and well-being, something which you may want to protect and support. 

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