As we get older, we can all notice problems with our memory, where did we put the TV remote? the car keys? Even what we did yesterday, often stress, tiredness, anxiety even depression can lead to memory problems which can occur at any age, however, forgetfulness can be an early sign of Dementia as we get older.

Dementia is characterised as a group of symptoms, loss of memory, mood changes and confusion caused by damage to the brain. Dementia is progressive, which means the symptoms will gradually get worse. How fast dementia progresses will depend on the individual. Each person is unique and will experience dementia in their own way.

There are several diseases and conditions that cause dementia. These include:

• Alzheimer’s disease − The most common cause of dementia. During the course of the disease the chemistry and structure of the brain changes, leading to the death of brain cells.
• Vascular disease − The brain relies on a network of vessels to bring it oxygen-bearing blood. If the oxygen supply to the brain fails, brain cells are likely to die and this can cause the symptoms of vascular dementia. These symptoms can occur either suddenly, following a stroke, or over time through a series of small strokes.
• Dementia with Lewy bodies − This form of dementia gets its name from tiny spherical structures that develop inside nerve cells. Their presence in the brain leads to the degeneration of brain tissue. Memory, concentration and language skills are affected. This form of dementia shares some characteristics with Parkinson’s disease
• Fronto-temporal dementia (including Pick’s disease) − In fronto-temporal dementia, damage is usually focused in the front part of the brain. At first, personality and behaviour are more affected than memory.

As challenging as these circumstances may sound, there are lots of people enjoying life who cope very well with Dementia. They continue to have an independent life simply by making some small changes to their home, routines, and with support from family and friends as well as taking advantage of the wide range of Dementia daily living aids available on the market.

In the North West, Top Flight Stairlifts and Top Flight Mobility, can source aids to help you to live more comfortably. Top Flight Mobility help people to cope more successfully from memory loss, right the way through to getting around the house and even to the local shops.

There are some great ideas and solutions that are available that you just may not have been aware of, for instance:

Key safes allow family support and such like, to have access in emergencies whilst protecting your safety.

Door phones – an aid which securely enables the elderly and disabled attend to callers. A useful security device for any home or building, especially those with vulnerable occupiers who have visitors. Personal Message Recorders, these are great for recording those mental notes that you can play back at any time, to ensure you don’t forget what is important, such as appointments or jobs that need doing.  Quite often weekly planners are used by a variety of individuals to prevent missing those important activities.

There are large button telephones from a little as £18.69 that can really make it easier to hear due to the amplified call volume. As well, a visual light to indicate incoming calls. It’s much easier to dial using the extra large key pad too.

We also have automatic water release sink plugs, water level alarms to prevent the bath or sink from overflowing. Even Gas detectors to put your mind at rest, and prevent your family from undue concern.

How about your health??? You know, Tablet Wallets are great for holding your medication safely and securely at home or when travelling. Our customers find the alarm reminder pill boxes extremely useful especially, at affordable prices and because they are easy to use automatic pill dispensers.

To avoid the pitfalls during the night sensor lights have been a great way to avoid those unnecessary trips and falls.  Fall detectors and pressure mat alert kits are a fabulous way to prevent injury and improve the quality of your health.  Did you know? You can have a location tracker, door /window opening alarm, home CCTV system, so that your family and friends can be confident you are in safe hands. These greatly minimise the risks of disturbances that many face today but most importantly they make you feel safer and secure in the comfort of your own home.

Making life easy for yourself

To prevent the unnecessary accidents around the home, why not scan the list below to see if you could benefit from the TOP 10 quick win solutions that make life easy, comfortable and safe:

1. Rise and recline Chairs – Hot Offers Available

2. Electric rise and recline beds- Hot Offers Available

3. Wheel Chairs – Hot offers Available

4. Stairlifts – Hot Offers Available

5. Perching Stools

6. Shower Chairs

7. Water Proof Bedding

8. Ramps

9. Walking Frames

10. Bath Rails

Top Flight Mobility and Top Flight Stairlifts can source all mobility products offering delivery throughout the UK.  Simply give us call on our free phone 0800 093 6117 and ask us how we can help or assist you.

On a local level we can deliver large items free of charge (over £100) to all the following locations:-

Middlewich, Northwich, Sandbach, Knutsford, Wilmslow, Macclesfield, Stockport, Cheadle, Stoke, Crewe, Alderley Edge, Sale, Altrincham, Bowden, Stairlifts Manchester, Flint, Liverpool, Warrington, Shrewsbury, Wrexham, Buxton, Wirral, Chester.

Who are Topflight Stairlifts?

We are an independent company that provides UK stair lifts as well as reconditioned stairlifts within the UK. Some of the brands that we deal in are Brooks Stairlifts, Acorn, Bison Bede and many more. We offer a range options accompanied with specialist advice, as we appreciate it can be challenge to choose the right stairlift depending on your needs and the property. If you are looking for specialist stair lift advice on purchasing a straight stairlift or curved, we are here to help. There are occasions where you may not necessarily need a curved stair lift, there are other options to achieve the same result as a curved stairlift, this may reduce costs.

We also supply stairlift warranty cover as well as stairlift breakdown cover, to give you the peace of mind you deserve. We provide stairlifts in Manchester and stairlifts in Liverpool as we have an office & showroom conveniently located in the heart of the North West. With the opening of our new showroom in Sandbach J17 M6, we are conveniently supplying stairlifts in Staffordshire, making us an ideal stairlift supplier in Stoke. Operating in the North West and surrounding areas we thus cater for people who are looking for Electric Rise and Recline Chairs in Stoke as well as Electric Beds in Stoke, Manchester, Liverpool and surrounding areas. We have a large number of customers all over the UK, from private homes and Care Homes to Museums.

Please call contact us on FREEPHONE 0800 093 6117