Year: 2016

retirement and local communities

Retirement doesn’t mean vacating your community

Written by Stannah

Increased Choices for Living Arrangements Life for those in their 80’s is better than it has ever been before. Typically retirees would remain in the family home until their health dictated a move to a nursing home where more specialised nursing and medical facilities could be on call if the need arise. There are now […]

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planning retirement

7 Ways To Prepare For Retirement

Written by Stannah

Maltese Have a Positive Attitude to Life Maltese people, in general, have a positive bias to life. It is expressed on a daily basis when people say “no problems”, “no worries” or “she’ll be right.” We take this attitude into the realm of our finances and this is particularly the case when it comes to […]

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elderly care

Senior Home Care: Tips & Tricks on Caring For Elderly Loved Ones

Written by Stannah

  Here are some tips for elderly care from Today’s Caregiver to ensure your loved one feels secure and is less likely to become confused and agitated.         Invest in a small, lightweight water jug – Besides benefitting overall health and well-being, remaining hydrated can prevent a variety of ailments such as headaches and sleeplessness. Take […]

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safety at home

Are Your Parents Safe at Home? 8 Warning Signs of Problems

Written by Stannah

  Let’s take a look at some of the situations where a Stannah Stairlift may assist you: Are your parents able to take care of themselves? Are your parents experiencing memory loss? Are your parents safe in their home? This one is important. Mayo Clinic suggest looking around your parents’ home, keeping an eye out […]

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Friends laughing together

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 act as mobility […]

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