Stairlift Choices Blog
Keep up to date with all the latest Stairlift Choices information and mobility news. Also take a look at our handy guides that will help both people in the market for a stairlift and those who have invested in adapting their home.
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10 UK attractions with the best access
Here are ten of the best attractions in the UK that cater for all visitors, including those with mobility difficulties and disabilities.
4th June 2015
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Rise in over 50s using tablet devices
More than half of UK households now own a tablet device, with a rise in the number of those being used by over 50s.
3rd June 2015
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Campaign aims to change controversial elderly road signs
A campaign has been launched to change the image used on elderly crossing signs, in order to better reflect the older generation.
2nd June 2015
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£6m to help elderly people live independently
£6m in Welsh government funding will benefit a service that enables older people to continue living independently at home.
1st June 2015
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Property upkeep costs worrying the elderly
A survey has revealed that a fifth of the elderly are worried about the costs of home maintenance, especially as their health deteriorates.
29th May 2015
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7 home safety checks you can do in less than 1 minute
Help an elderly relative or neighbour with these quick and affordable safety checks, which will make a huge difference to their lives.
29th May 2015
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Pensioners could be forced to leave home due to rising costs
It has been announced that the weekly cost of an emergency cord service is increasing, which could affect those with mobility difficulties.
28th May 2015
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New advice encourages the elderly to reclaim their independence
As we get older, maintaining a self-sufficient lifestyle can become challenging, but now a UK healthcare watchdog wants to encourage the elderly to partake in ‘intergenerational’ activities and social outlets to reclaim their independence at home and in public.
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has called on communities to make local groups more accessible for elderly residents. It claims that councils should be making seniors living in their area aware of the inclusive activities available to them to curb loneliness and promote independence later on in life.
21st July 2019
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