Acorn Stairlifts USA Blog

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.

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.

Between making sure you are aware of others, yourself and hazards on the road, driving can be a dangerous task, and as we get older, the dangers and risks of accidents happening increases due to our slower reflexes and reaction time. Below are a few tips to help you stay as safe as you can on the road.

There are certain stroke symptoms that occur in both men and women such as face drooping, slurred speech, feeling weaker on one side of your body and vision changes. Unfortunately for women, there are other signs of a stroke that may go unnoticed. Below are a list of subtle signs of a stroke that exist in women, and should seek medical help if you or someone you know are experiencing these symptoms.

Parkinson’s is a disease of the central nervous system that affects movement and according to parkinson.org, more than 10 million people are living with parkinson’s worldwide. If you are someone who has Parkinson’s, you may experience tremors, cramping and some trouble with balance. Although there is no cure for it, research shows that boxing can help symptoms.

We are told that in order to keep out of the way of heart disease we should eat a well-balanced healthy diet. February is Heart Health Month and instead of giving in to boring, sometimes tasteless meals to keep your heart as healthy as possible, here is a list of 5 delicious foods that you may or may not know help fight heart disease.

Research shows that small things like a smile, a hug or words can lift the spirits of someone suffering from dementia. Below are 25 quick two-minute gestures that require physical touch or words that you can do with someone living with dementia.

Sleep is essential to healthy living. Between running errands, going to work or staying up late to finish any unfinished business, sleep can be difficult to achieve. We need plenty of rest to make sure we are awake and ready for the day to come, but what happens to sleep for people dealing with the pain of arthritis? Arthritis adds pressure and pain to certain joints which can make it difficult for some to get to sleep.