Posts by Alfix

Stairlifts are a brilliant addition if a loved one, friend, or partner is struggling to navigate to and from different areas of your home. Popular and practical, these straight, curved and slimline options are guaranteed to take up very little space and make navigating the various floors of your home as easy as 1-2-3. Winter…

Whether you’ve developed a lifelong passion for the written word or simply want to engage with a fun new hobby, retirement is the ideal time to focus on writing. From blogs and news articles to long-form content and books, there are many ways you can engage with writing in later life. This quick guide from…

When it comes to later life, thinking about retirement can be a bit overwhelming. You might be ready for a slower, quieter village or town and making your relocation choice is quite a big one! We’ve outlined 5 of the best places to retire in the UK, in case you need a hand narrowing down…

Stairlifts are an invention that have proven to be indispensable, offering a domestic convenience to many different people. Used predominantly by elderly individuals, they are also used by people with a physical disability that means they struggle to use stairs and even those who are recovering from an operation or injury. It’s fair to say…

Many older people and even other adults look down on the younger generation as being too tech-involved, complaining that they use their phone too much whilst not getting out and socialising enough. Whilst it’s true that constant exposure to digital devices can be harmful to your eyes (and posture – no one wants ‘tech neck’!),…

If you or a loved one is having a stairlift installed, you may have a range of questions about the product and the process. You want to be sure that a stairlift is the right fixture for your home, which is why we’ve gathered some of the most frequently asked questions and answers to help…

Just because you’ve finally retired doesn’t mean you should stop getting out and doing things. Whilst it’s nice to slow things down a bit, now is the ideal time to live your life to the fullest and enjoy the things you can do without the 9-5 schedule of a work day holding you back. There…

Everyone enjoys a little time off to enjoy a holiday once or twice a year – not only is it good to enjoy a well-deserved break, but everyone should take the opportunity to explore the world when they can. If you’ve not yet had the opportunity to do so, then retirement is the perfect time…

Domestic stairlifts are incredibly convenient investments, being especially useful for elderly people and those with mobility issues who would like to retain their independence and can’t afford to move to a more accessible home (such as a bungalow). However, they are understandably a costly investment. What exactly do they cost, though? We’ve put together this…

Recovering from surgery can be a long, painful and frustrating process, one where you must take it steady and follow the advice of your healthcare professionals. Hip replacements, especially, can involve a long recovery, especially later on in life. If you’re due to have a hip replacement in the near future, then read on below…