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Why Some Seniors are Unwilling to Accept Help: 5 Tips to Reframe Their Mindsets about Independence

Why Some Seniors are Unwilling to Accept Help: 5 Tips to Reframe Their Mindsets about Independence

Ageing can be difficult to cope with for a number of reasons, whether it’s increasing physical and mental health concerns, feeling lonely or like a burden to others, or your independence and freedom seemingly slipping through your fingers. However, getting the help you need actually increases your independence and provides peace of mind to the loved ones that are concerned about you. 

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How Acorn Manufactures Quality Stairlifts

How Acorn Manufactures Quality Stairlifts

Acorn Stairlifts not only provides superior stairlift servicing; attentive aftercare programs; and 24/7, 365 days a year customer service; but Acorn is also one of the few stairlift companies that also manufactures our own stairlifts in house. Read on to learn why Acorn Stairlifts is the world’s leading stairlift manufacturer, exporting our products to more than 80 countries worldwide.

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7 Tips on How to Care for Pets as a Senior

7 Tips on How to Care for Pets as a Senior

In some countries in the world, as many as one in three older people report feeling lonely, according to the World Health Organization. In fact, 12% of Aussies over 65 spend no time with others during their days and a further 5% spend half an hour or less with no contact with others. However, studies have shown that owning a pet provides many benefits that can combat loneliness and the negative effects that come with constantly feeling socially isolated.

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How to Exercise with Limited Mobility

How to Exercise with Limited Mobility

It should come as no surprise that physical exercise is an important part of taking care of yourself that has significant health benefits to the mind, body, and heart, no matter what physical condition you are in or how old you are. Whether you have a disability or limited mobility, there are still ways that you can get active, strengthening your body and boosting your mood.

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