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Here at Alfix, we are mobility equipment suppliers dedicated to providing safe and effective stairlift installations, allowing those who struggle to be mobile to move safely and securely throughout the home. Whether you’re based anywhere from Aylesbury or Gloucester, stairlifts are important for a wide group of people. Stairlifts have had an important role in…

Whether you’re based in St Ives, Southampton, or Stafford, mobility equipment has numerous benefits for those who struggle to get around the house. From Greenwich to Gloucester, mobile equipment services can help improve the day-to-day lives of those who struggle to live independently, allowing for efficient ease and practicality in movement and transportation. From a…

Fitting a stairlift to your home is a brilliant way of safeguarding your home for the future as you progress through retirement. There is no question that at some point your or your loved ones’ mobility around the house will decrease somewhat, which is why it is a great idea to fit a stairlift as…

Retirement is, of course, a time when you and your loved ones can spend time together and enjoy some activities which you’ve always wanted to do. Though, there will come a time when you might have to care for your partner more than perhaps you have done in the past. Thankfully, there are many things…

For those of us who love travelling but may have mobility issues that make extensive travelling difficult, reading provides a great alternative. A myriad of travellers have been putting pen to paper for decades and here are four of the best to get you started: Half of a Yellow Sun by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Winner…

Modern, high-quality stairlifts are generally extremely safe and reliable. However, if used incorrectly, they can cause serious harm to both yourself and your stairlift. If you own a stairlift, it is essential that you familiarise yourself with your system’s basic safety features and read the user manual thoroughly. Alongside this, we’ve put together some top…

Climbing stairs can be challenging, especially for people with joint pain or a lack of strength. Fortunately, there are several exercises that can help make it easier. These exercises can improve your physical fitness and make the task of climbing stairs less tiring. Here are six exercises that will help you climb stairs with ease:…

Watching a relative age is a bittersweet experience; on one hand, you are grateful that they are still prospering in their old age and able to impart their wisdom and life experience upon you, on the other, it can be difficult to see them become less mobile and deal with any ailments that are a…

As certain family members grow older, eventually there may come a point where they no longer feel comfortable living alone, or are even incapable of taking care of themselves without assistance of some kind. At this point, you might make the decision to have your elderly loved one move in with you so that you…

No matter how gracefully you may age, a natural consequence of entering your twilight years is having reduced mobility. Just because you may struggle to navigate certain areas of your home as easily as before, does not mean that you have to compromise your independence or being able to access certain rooms in your house.…