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Stuck in Quarantine? Things to do While Stuck Inside

Stuck in Quarantine? Things to do While Stuck Inside

With the world fighting against COVID-19, more schools, restaurants and attractions are starting to close and people are being asked to stay home. While not the entire country is on lockdown, those of us who are might need some ideas on what to do while stuck inside.

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Top 4 Common Stairlift Questions

Top 4 Common Stairlift Questions

We understand that opting for a stairlift can be a big change in people’s lives, though it shouldn’t be a difficult one. In our experience, it’s also a decision you won’t regret. If you're in the middle of making that decision, here are a few of the most common stairlift questions that we get asked.

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Celebrating Black History Month: Jesse Owens

Celebrating Black History Month: Jesse Owens

Jesse Owens was a track and field athlete and a 4-time gold medalist in the 1936 Olympics. There, he set the record for the longest long jump (26ft 8in) and kept this record for 25 years until it was broken in the 1960 Olympics.

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4 Tips to Stay Healthy During your Hospital Stay

4 Tips to Stay Healthy During your Hospital Stay

There is no doubt that the hospital can be the best place to be when recovering from an injury or infection, but, just like anywhere else, it’s also a place where accidents can happen. AARP expert Sharon O’Brien shares 4 tips that you can do to prepare yourself from common health hazards in the hospital.

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Access ALL of your Home in 2020

Access ALL of your Home in 2020

If declining mobility means that going up and down the stairs in your home is becoming a struggle, acting early can alleviate the pain and worry right now, and for the future. Even if you think you could manage the stairs for a while longer, why waste your energy on struggling upstairs when you don’t need to anymore?

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Disaster Prep Tips

Disaster Prep Tips

Disasters can happen at any moment, and unfortunately, older adults are among the most vulnerable when a disaster occurs. Limitations in vision and mobility can make moving around more difficult. Planning ahead will help avoid long waits to get supplies and help make a smoother transition to safety. 

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Attainable New Years Resolutions

Attainable New Years Resolutions

Happy new year! Let's talk about resolutions. According to Newsweek, when it comes to setting new year resolutions, about 50% of people report that they are focusing on fixing their finances and a little over 50% focus on improving their lifestyles and overall health.

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Get Your Sleep!

Get Your Sleep!

New research from Harvard suggests that sleeping in short durations (less than 7 hours a night) can negatively impact the health of our hearts.

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All I Want this Year is...

All I Want this Year is...

What’s the very best gift you could give yourself this holiday? Is it continued independence? Is it being able to remain living in the home you love without worrying about falling on the stairs? 

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