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World Mental Health Day: Accessibility, Independence and Feeling Connected in Retirement
World Mental Health Day, this month, is a timely reminder to check in on the wellbeing of loved ones and open a conversation around key aspects that can support good mental health such as accessibility, independence and the importance of feeling connected. Anxiety,...
Five Ways To Avoid a Fall This Fall
Falls can happen to anyone, and with the new season, slippery surfaces and reduced daylight hours, comes a natural increase, especially for older folk. With a little advance planning and some simple changes around your home you can remove the hazards and upgrade the...
Top Five Common Home Elevator Myths Debunked
Stiltz Home Elevators are an innovative solution designed specifically to enhance your lifestyle at home. The perfect combination of function and form, our capsule shaped, slimline residential elevators fit almost anywhere and offer a smooth and airy travel...
Six Reasons to Take The Elevator Instead of The Stairs (At Home)
Despite being called the ‘healthy’ option, taking the stairs might not always be the right choice, especially when it comes to living comfortably and safely in your home. A home elevator can be the smarter, safer, and practical choice, even if you do not necessarily...
‘Wheel the World’: Accessible Destinations This Summer
A complete sense of inclusion transforms the way wheelchair users travel from a possibility into a right because ‘true accessibility doesn’t just open doors - it opens the world’. With more destinations investing in thoughtful design and functionality, the world is...
No More Chairs on Stairs
For many decades, stair lifts were the only practical and cost-effective option for any homeowner who had limited mobility but wanted to stay in their much-loved family home. Alternative solutions such as home elevators began becoming more widely accessible from the...
Why a Stiltz Home Elevator is a Home Mobility ‘Gamechanger’
Stiltz Home Elevators are elegant, compact, residential elevators designed specifically to work within your home. Elevators in the home provide an alternative to stair lifts or traditional lifts which involve unsightly, large shafts and noisy, machine rooms. A Stiltz...
Spring into Action for Move More Month
‘Move More’ Month occurs in Spring because the season naturally encourages us to get outside, engaging with outdoor activities and movement. After the colder months of winter, Spring brings warmer temperatures, longer daylight hours, and an overall sense of renewal....
American Heart Month – How to Prioritize Your Heart Health
In February we celebrate love through Valentines Day, but this month is also dedicated to other matters of the heart as it is American heart month. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, but it can often be prevented. Here are some top tips...
Maintaining Mobility and Preventing Disability are Key to Living Independently as we Age
Around 77% of adults over 50 would prefer to age in their own home, staying in place in the home they love and continuing to life their life in a place that is full of cherished memories according to the American Association for Retired People (AARP). This is fully...