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Filling our Lives as Older Empty Nesters
Parents are primed for offspring leaving home; it’s a rite of passage that usually happens at the point university or work comes along. However, the last decade has seen a huge uptick in adult children remaining at home, meaning we’re navigating intergenerational...
How to Fund My Home Lift – The Complete Guide
The Uplift in Home Lift Installations People are moving home less frequently according to the Federation of Master Builders. Data shows in the last two decades homeowners moved, on average, every 20 years as opposed to every nine years back in the 1990s. This...
History of Home Lifts – From Hemp Rope to Dual Rails
The earliest known record of a lift can be traced back to Roman times when, in 235 BC, Greek mathematician and inventor Archimedes built one from hemp rope and powered it using animals. Over the years, lifts have evolved and developed alongside the advancements and...
World Arthritis Day: Mobility Through Home Adaptations
Today is World Arthritis Day which provides a platform to raise awareness about arthritis, a condition affecting millions of people worldwide. Arthritis, characterised by joint inflammation, pain, and stiffness, can significantly impact mobility and quality of life....
Age-proof living: to move or to stay put?
At Stiltz Homelifts, the company is a huge advocate of staying in the home you love. “You don’t need to radically change how or where you live when stairs become a barrier,” says Mike Lord, CEO of Stiltz Homelifts. “Selling your place may not be the best move when a...
Why We Should All Celebrate Grandparents’ Day
One thing that hasn’t changed so much is the special bond between grandparents and grandchildren. Spending time together means older generations can recapture the fun they had as youngsters and share their experiences with grandchildren. Experiences which might...
Best Adapted Clothing Brands in 2023: Forever Fashion Can Be Yours
The world of fashion is notoriously fickle; bound up in a vision of unobtainable beauty concepts. But times are changing, and suddenly accessible fashion has hit the runway, the headlines … and even the front cover of VOGUE. Being able to dress and impress whatever...
New tricks: How home lifts keep older dogs and their owners moving
Adopting a dog is a big decision, and for those in their later years, it can be even more significant. While many people may lean towards adopting a puppy, adopting an older dog can be beneficial for both canine and companion. Senior furry friends often have a calm...
It’s never too late to learn
Those of us in our 50s and upwards, Baby Boomers to Generation X, are certainly proving that we’re not the forgotten generations. More mature politicians, media stars and actors, of both sexes, are enjoying life’s high-profile positions. But are YOU making the most of...
Supplementing successful ageing with vitamins and minerals
Supplementing successful ageing: vitamins and minerals to help make a difference As we age, required nutrients change but which ones genuinely make a positive impact on our health? Sometimes, even maintaining a balanced diet doesn’t always give us the vitamins and...