If you have a family member who has been having some trouble getting up and down the stairs, then a stairlift might be their best option for continued quality of life. Stairlifts are designed for people with limited mobility and with conditions like arthritis and multiple sclerosis. Addressing this issue with a family member isn’t…

Stairlift safety is something that we are asked quite a lot here at ALS, especially by those who are looking for a stailift to be installed in the home of a loved one. It’s completely understandable; you need to be completely sure that the living aid that they are going to be relying on is…

There are a wide range of conditions which can affect mobility, and we’ve already covered some of them previously on this blog. In addition to Multiple Sclerosis, joint hypermobility and arthritis, Muscular Dystrophy (MD) is another group of debilitating conditions which can severely affect an individual’s mobility. Around 70,000 people in the UK have an…

For those people who find it difficult to move around their home, the first living aid that they look to is the stairlift. It is one of the most well known living aids available for individuals who live with mobility issues, and it’s one of the most successful for enabling people to remain independent in…

Many people think that because an item is reconditioned, it’s never as good as buying a brand new product. Although this can sometimes be the case, it’s very rare to find a bad quality reconditioned stairlift, especially if you choose a reputable provider. In our eyes, reconditioned stairlifts can be the perfect choice for a…

Although society is, as a whole, getting better at recognising and adapting to the needs of the disabled, not all disabilities are treated the same. Those who suffer from invisible disabilities often struggle not only to adapt to their condition, but also to have their needs recognised by others. By definition, an invisible disability is…

We sometimes discuss a disability as something that affects people from birth, something that they have always had to deal with. This isn’t always the case. In fact, were you aware that 80% of people with disabilities were actually born without them? This means that 80% of people have had to learn to adjust to…

There are a variety of different conditions which can affect the mobility of an individual. We’ve already covered arthritis and joint hypermobility previously on our blog, but there are so many that we believe it’s about time we covered another condition. Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is one of the most debilitating conditions in the world, with…

Elderly people are often quite stubborn and set in their ways. Although this is generally not much of a problem to work with, it can sometimes be quite challenging, especially when it comes to judging how well a senior is coping with daily life as they age. More often than not, an elderly person won’t actively…

Having limited mobility can sometimes feel incredibly restricting, especially if you were previously a very mobile person and living in your own home. It can often feel like you are restricted to staying at home as getting up and about may take more effort than you previously needed or you feel safer staying in the…