Acorn Stairlifts USA Blog

Award-winning actress Viola Davis has announced that alongside her journey as Annalise Keating in the ABC hit TV show How to Get Away With Murder, Davis is also working on a documentary called A Touch of Sugar which highlights the seriousness of diabetes.

Mona Schaffer is a 96 year old trumpeter and oldest band member of the locally famous Ohio musical group, The Moonlight Serenaders. The group was founded in 1951 by local Masons and Schaffer has been the only original bandmember keeping the music alive for the last 68 years. 

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.

If you experience major joint pain in your back and knees, the last thing you probably want to do is stretch and move the joint. But, the best thing to do for your pain is to exercise. It may seem like hard work, but doing these exercises will help relieve pain in the long run.

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.