​Thanx to Bruno for the Following Information:

​Thanx to Bruno for the Following Information:

​Bruno Elite stairlifts, interior/exterior and straight/curved, now feature a modernized seat design to create a unified suite of Bruno stairlift offerings.
• Improved seatbelt position
• Modern color and appearance
• Raised, ergonomically correct armrests
• Standard paddle armrest control
• Hidden hardware

​Thanx to Bruno for the Following Information:

​The Elite CRE RF remote will be getting a refreshed look later this month and will now have the same design as the SRE remotes. The new remotes will ship with CRE orders approved beginning next week. RF repeater kits will also be updated to include the new version but the outdoor remotes will not change.

What to expect from the new RF remote:

  • Backward compatible on existing 2.4 GHZ units. (Older models will still require a circuit board upgrade)
  • Improved look and feel
  • Same great performance as the current CRE RF remote

 The first time an aging parent or loved one falls is terrifying. Even if your parent is lucky enough to survive the incident without serious injury, everything feels shaken. You realize how real Mom’s age and decline have become. She no longer feels like she can trust her own body or the ground beneath her. She worries daily about simple things, like moving around the house. Because 55 percent of falls happen inside the home, with an additional 23 percent outside but near the home, the threat of falling can feel overwhelming and unavoidable. Furthermore, falling is the most prominent warning sign of further falls to come — after falling once, you’re twice as likely to fall again.
 
Physical injuries are a serious peril when it comes to falls. Falls are risk factors for fractures, concussions, broken hips and more. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention:
 
                                - One in four seniors falls each year
                                - One in five falls leads to a severe injury
                               - 2.8 million seniors visit emergency rooms each year for injuries suffered in                                 falls, and roughly 800,000 are hospitalized
                               - Upward of 95 percent of fractured hips result from falls
                               - Traumatic brain injuries are most frequently caused by falls
 
Falls are a mental affliction, too. Fewer than half of seniors who fall tell their doctor. And even one fall — much less multiple — often makes seniors anxious or fearful about continuing about their daily tasks, which can then lead to increased isolation and a diminished sense of self-reliance and safety, even at home.
 
1. Take the First Fall Seriously

Given the fact that one fall doubles the chance of another fall, the best time to take the issue head-on is immediately following that first incident. This may sound straightforward, but it's a mentally and emotionally stressful time for the senior and family caregivers, and it can be easy to dismiss the severity of the incident or to think it was just a one-time occurrence.

2. Know the Common Causes of Falls
 
Understanding contributing factors to the incident can help to comprehend it and move forward with prevention. To consider:
 
                                - Weakness, particularly in the lower body
                                - Medications that may cause dizziness
                                - Poor eyesight
                                - Dehydration
                                - Low blood pressure
                                - Poor balance
                                - Clutter, tripping hazards (like throw rugs), uneven surfaces and poor
                                 lighting
                               - Shuffling when walking
                               - Loss of flexibility
                               - Alcohol consumption
                               - Hearing loss
                               - Poorly fitting footwear
                               - Lack of calcium and vitamin D in diet

3. Encourage Exercises That Improve Balance and Strength
 
Muscle weakness is the No. 1 risk factor for falls, and balance and strengthening exercises are a simple and essential part of fall prevention. Check with a doctor or physical therapist before
beginning any exercise program, but some great starting exercises to build strength, balance and flexibility include:
 
                         - Standing tall with heels, hips, shoulders and head against the wall for a minute
                         or two helps with posture and balance.
                        - Standing tall (shoulders over hips over heels) with hands holding onto a
                       countertop and lifting one knee at a time and then the other, as many
                       times as possible, for two minutes. Once comfortable with this, lift and hold a
                       knee for up to 30 seconds, repeating with the other leg.
                      - Walking in a straight line (use the lines of hardwood floors or tile to help) for
                      a few steps forward, working up to greater distances and including walking
                      backward.
                     - Pedaling for 10 minutes per day while sitting in a chair, using a pedal exerciser.
 
4. Acknowledge the Mental and Emotional Strain of Falling
 
Fear of falling again is a common and often debilitating aftereffect of a fall. Seniors begin avoiding walking (or holding onto walls for balance and looking at their feet) and any activity, both in the home and in social settings. This only exacerbates the risk factors for falls: Muscles get weaker, balance and flexibility rapidly decrease, and they can experience extreme loneliness and listlessness, emotional factors that make it significantly harder for them to be motivated to make improvements such as exercising.
 
Validating their experience — and the resulting fear — are essential steps. Let them know you understand how scary it must be. Once they feel heard, find fun ways to encourage activity. Even if it’s 10 steps across the kitchen, every little bit helps, physically as well as mentally.
 
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Bruno stairlifts already feature the industry’s most comprehensive warranty, but we’re taking it up another level!
Announcing…Bruno’s Limited Lifetime Warranty on SRE indoor straight stairlifts.

Bruno SRE-3000 Elans and SRE 2010 Elites, shipped beginning April 1, will now feature a Limited Lifetime Warranty. 
• Current SRE warranty: 
    2-year parts/ 5-year major components
• New SRE warranty:
    2-year parts/ lifetime major components (motor, gearbox, rail)
                  * The SRE-2010 Outdoor Elite remains the current 2/5 warranty

The new Limited Lifetime Warranty on Bruno SREs provides end consumers added confidence and peace of mind in choosing Bruno. ​

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In a recent article, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the National Council on Aging (NCOA) put out eye-opening numbers on the physical, emotional and financial tolls associated with falls among older adults.

In 2013 alone, the total cost of fall injuries was $34 billion, a number only expected to climb as advances in medical science help keep us living longer.

Falls are the leading cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries for older Americans. Falls threaten seniors’ safety and independence and generate enormous economic and personal costs. Per the CDC: 

"Falls, with or without injury, also carry a heavy quality of life impact. A growing number of older adults fear falling and, as a result, limit their activities and social engagements. This can result in further physical decline, depression, social isolation, and feelings of helplessness.

There are a number of precautions that can be taken to help avoid suffering the pain of a fall. Items like no-slip mats, grab bars and stairlifts can help make places like the kitchen, bathroom and stairways remain safe for those with limited in-home mobility."

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