As a carer or a relative of an elderly individual, showing care and affection is vital, but there many other ways you can assist them to help loved ones keep their independence. No one likes to feel alone and when mobility is restricted, it’s easy for an elder person to feel not as independent as…

There are numerous conditions that can restrict our mobility. As we have previously explored the illnesses Cerebral Palsy, Huntington’s Disease, Spina Bifida, Muscular Dystrophy and Multiple Sclerosis, we are now focusing on the condition of SMA, or Spinal Muscular Atrophy, which is a genetic problem. With all the above conditions, a stairlift can be the…

Decreased mobility or being bound to a wheelchair can mean you spend a lot of time sitting down. This can lead to more difficulty moving as well as weight gain, which in turn can damage vital organs such as your heart. Discover 4 more exercises for those with decreased mobility…

It’d be an understatement to say that your circulatory system is integral to your health and wellbeing; it’s more accurate to say that it’s the network of organs keeping you alive and allowing you to read this blog post. At its broadest level, the circulatory system allows blood to flow around your body carrying plenty…

When not sat on your stair lift, believe it or not, they have many other uses, beneficial to you and visitors in your home. Although it is advised that you use them for nothing more than transporting yourself or a family member up and down the stairs – and we are advocates of proper stairlift…

Being able to stay young is a concern for many people, whether it be in mind, body or even looks. As we get older, many of us start to look for ways through which we can stay young. There are a number of things you can do to improve your physical and mental health as you…

Losing physical mobility can feel akin to losing independence. At ALS Stairlifts we know it is not a pleasant feeling, nor is it something which is enjoyable to witness a family member going through. Helping them to maintain their independence, then, can be one of the most rewarding feelings in the world. This does not…

The majority of people will feel or experience loneliness at some point in their lives. It’s a deeply personal feeling that many hope will pass, but for a growing number of people, mainly those in later life, loneliness can define them and have a large impact on their wellbeing. There are few that like to…

Whether you are considering a stairlift for your own use or for a family member, you are bound to have plenty of questions to ask before you make a commitment. You want to know that the choice you make will ensure safety, fit in with the home design and be good value for money. We…

For many people, increasing mobility inside their own homes is of the utmost importance and so home adaptations are necessary. People with reduced mobility, be it the elderly or someone suffering from a condition that affects mobility, such as cerebral palsy, can have difficulty moving between rooms or climbing stairs. Having your home adapted, therefore,…