Lifton News

Have you ever been to a lovely hotel and longingly wished your home felt a little more luxurious the way your holiday accommodation does? Much as there is ‘no place like home’ most of us have felt this at some point and longed to achieve the same feeling of indulgence...

As Valentine’s Day approaches, love is definitely all around. And for new Lifton customers there may just be more love in the air than usual, as their new purchase brings them freedom and a 'wow' factor to their homes. Here are the top five reasons Lifton customers...

Christmas is a time for tradition, be that turkey dinners and the Queen’s speech, or your very own unique family traditions, but sometimes we can find ourselves still hunting for that ‘Christmas feeling’ to get us in the festive mood. We can crave the feelings of...

As we grow older, our appetite to try new things does not need to decline. On the contrary, older is wiser, and the older we get the better we know ourselves. We have had our younger years to write a mental list of the all our hopes and dreams. Statistically we have...

People over 55 are now more unlikely than ever before to move into a smaller home when their children have moved out, says a new survey. An insurance company, who carried out the research into what older people plan to do with their homes found that downsizing was not...

Parents who fear they will suffer 'empty-nest syndrome' when their children leave home have little to worry about, according to new research. A study into which life stage is the happiest has shown that older people whose children have flown the nest are the most...

With the UK being hit by increasingly more and more heatwaves during the summer months, precautions must be taken by to eliminate the risk of overheating. Older people, in particular, are more susceptible to heat stroke because their bodies are unable to adjust to...

Getting out and about is important for everyone, and evidence shows that enjoying the great outdoors and getting fresh air and sunshine is good for body and mind. The summer months especially provide a perfect opportunity to get out and see our country at its best. If...

You never know where or when someone might injure themselves, but it is reported that most accidents happen in the home. As we age, and mobility can become more difficult, accidents can happen more, and sometimes can result in more serious injury. Prevention is better...

When you move into your dream home, you imagine all the great times you will spend there, and you think about décor and how to make the most of the space. You do not picture all the possessions you will accumulate over the years and how they might limit the home you...

Sleep is vital for good physical and mental health especially as we grow older, but as we age actually getting the right amount of good quality sleep can notoriously become more difficult. Older adults require about seven to nine hours of sleep a night and research...

The Global Council on Brain Health (GCBH) has released a new report showing that mental well-being has a key relationship with better brain health in older adults. The findings show that by feeling positive, having a sense of purpose and having a calm outlook can...