Year: 2018
Improving Mobility: 12 Easy Tips to Help Seniors Remain Active
Written by Stannah
As we age, it’s common to find that activities such as shopping, cleaning and even walking become more difficult due to decreased mobility. This can be a frustrating time, sometimes eliciting a feeling of hopelessness. This feeling is amplified in homes with multiple floors, as stairs become a challenging task. Stannah Stairlifts are designed to […]
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Ageing in Place: What to Do if Stairs Have Become a Problem
Written by Stannah
In case you’re unfamiliar with the term, the CDC defines ageing in place as, “The ability to live in one’s own home and community safely, independently, and comfortably, regardless of age, income, or ability level.” After spending years building memories in their family homes, many Irish people are rejecting the idea that they must give […]
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The Arthritis Suit Experience: Walk a Mile in Someone Else’s Shoes
Written by Stannah
As a new member of Stannah’s International Content Team, getting the chance to visit company headquarters was a wonderful opportunity to get some first-hand experience with the company’s products and corporate values. Regardless of department, being able to empathise with our customers is crucial to developing a more accurate understanding of their needs. Therefore, there […]
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Loss of balance, what you need to know about your body’s balance health
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Credit: Photo by Sarah Cervantes on Unsplash “Most people don’t know about loss of balance unless they have someone who is a friend or a family member who has taken a fall and suddenly, they become ‘Edified’…you get to know only when there is an ‘Event’.” – Moore 2014, Industrial Designer, Gerontologist. Believe it or […]
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The Secret Diary of Hendrik Groen, the 83 ¼ Year-Old Who Conquered Our Hearts!
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“The Secret Diary of Hendrik Groen, 83 ¼ Years Old”. This unique diary has won over readers far beyond its homeland (the Netherlands). In fact, the translation rights of the award-winning book have been sold to more than 35 countries! The book is on the international best-sellers list and has since been developed into a […]
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Independence through communal living: is cohousing the future?
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Cohousing, or communal living, is a trend that has picked up a lot of steam over the last 40 years and could very well be in your future. However, many people still don’t know much about the subject and associate the idea of communal living with hippy communes of the sixties. While holding hands and […]
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The History of Personal Mobility Devices
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There is still a long way to go for truly universal access. Personal mobility devices have been used for centuries by people experiencing reduced mobility. Their benefit to society is invaluable and of utmost importance! However, the path towards the development of personal mobility devices has not been an easy one and there’s still a […]
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Knee pain: know the symptoms, causes and prevention measures
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When you, or someone you know, experience severe knee pain caused either by a knee injury, Osteoarthritis or even Rheumatoid Arthritis, you’ll know how distressing and painful it can be to walk 200 yards to the grocery store, go about your everyday activities, get in and out of the bath or walk up and down […]
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