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Accommodating Elderly Loved Ones on Thanksgiving

Accommodating Elderly Loved Ones on Thanksgiving

Written by fernando on 23rd November 2022

Thanksgiving marks the beginning of the holiday season, and is often celebrated with family members. If you plan on hosting Thanksgiving dinner this year, it is important to take into consideration the special needs of your elderly loved ones. With assistance from Qualicare Family Homecare, Stannah offers some helpful tips to ensure your Thanksgiving gathering is […]

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How much weight can a stairlift hold?

Written by Nathan on 14th October 2022

What is the weight capacity of a stairlift? It’s a common concern, as many people worry that a stairlift might not be able to carry them up the stairs safely. Fortunately, Stannah stairlifts are robust and designed to meet your needs. However, the weight capacity of each stairlift model is different, so it’s important to […]

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Folding Stairlifts that don’t get in your way

Written by Nathan on 16th September 2022

Are you worried about a stairlift getting in your way? Often, people avoid buying a stairlift because they think it will block their stairs. Family members or friends might visit, and they’re worried their stairlift will get in the way. There’s no need to worry. Every lift we make folds away neatly. The footrest, arms […]

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Can Stairlifts Be Used Outside?

Written by Nathan on 31st August 2022

What is an outdoor stairlift? An outdoor stairlift is a stairlift designed specifically for outdoor stairs. That includes a durable, weather-resistant chair and a rail that is made to handle a variety of climate conditions. Outdoor stairlifts also come with hard-wired landing controls, so that you can call the stairlift up or downstairs, making it […]

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A Celebration of Love

Written by fernando on 28th January 2022

What is Love? When we look at the dictionary definition, we’re presented with something simple, almost tangible. Though there are many different interpretations, the description that we thought fit best was: “Love is unconditional selflessness” Love is so often celebrated through the creative arts, because it’s something intrinsic, present within all living beings. You don’t […]

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Embracing Aging? Exploring Shifting Attitudes on Growing Older

Written by Nathan on 13th April 2021

Growing older can present a double-edged sword for many. On the one hand, a long and fruitful life is a universal aspiration. On the other hand, many cultures prize youth and devalue old age. But, with so many age-positive movements gaining momentum and social justice taking center stage, has the double-edged sword become more single-sided? […]

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Getting Injured at Home

Written by Nathan on 17th November 2020

Home is where we get to kick up our feet at the end of a long day. Home is where we expect to feel safe and comfortable. But as we all know, accidents can happen even in the places where we feel most secure. Using data from the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System (NEISS) for […]

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Women and Girls in Science: Marian Diamond and girl

Women in Science: Marian Diamond’s Groundbreaking Findings on Brain Plasticity

Written by fernando on 7th March 2020

While there’s never a bad time to appreciate the women in your life, International Women’s Day provides a particularly poignant opportunity to reflect on the achievements of women and the profound ways in which they have shaped our society. We hope you enjoy the story of Marian Diamond, a true scientific pioneer! Marian Diamond, who […]

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