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25th November, 2025

Small Living Room Ideas with Recliners

Recliner chair ideas for small living rooms. Learn space-saving layouts, cosy design tips, and how to make compact rooms feel bigger.

Rise and Recline Chair Advice

man in a beige loungewear set sleeping in a dark purple signature fabric rise and recline chair in a fully reclined position

21st November, 2025

Is It Safe To Sleep In A Chair?

Sleeping in a recliner can ease acid reflux, sleep apnoea and mobility issues. Learn when it’s safe, what the risks are, and how to sleep comfortably.

Rise and Recline Chair Advice

26th August, 2025

How To Prevent Back Pain in Old Age

Find expert tips on how to prevent back pain as you age, from posture and exercise to supportive furniture that protects your spine. Learn more.

Health and Wellbeing

26th August, 2025

How To Choose A Rise And Recline Chair?

Find your way to the perfect rise and recline chair for you. This guide covers the different types, features, and key considerations for your ideal chair.

Rise and Recline Chair Advice

22nd August, 2025

Best Sleeping Positions to Ease a Pinched Nerve

Ease pain at night with the best sleeping positions for a pinched nerve in your neck, back, shoulder blade or hip. Discover tips for better rest.

Health and Wellbeing

16th July, 2025

What's Cooking? Kitchen Mobility Aids For The Elderly

Kitchen aids are crucial as we age. Let us show you what to look for when choosing and show some of the kitchen mobility aids that can help.

Health and Wellbeing

10th July, 2025

How To Support An Elderly Relative Refusing Care

It can be difficult coping with elderly relatives who are refusing additional care, but for their safety and your peace of mind, it’s important to support their needs, as Oak Tree Mobility discuss.

Health and Wellbeing

9th June, 2025

The Most Dangerous Room In The Home For Seniors

Discover which rooms pose the highest risk to seniors and how to make them safer.

Health and Wellbeing

30th May, 2025

7 Signs Your Rise And Recline Chair Needs Replacing

Your rise and recline chair may be a pivotal piece of furniture in the home, so understanding when it may be time to repair or replace is key to your comfort and support.

Rise and Recline Chair Advice

25th April, 2025

Bathroom vs Wet Room: Best Solution For Mobility Aids

If you’re considering a renovation to your bathroom to support your mobility needs, then you may be considering converting to a wet room. Let us explore the benefits to both.

Health and Wellbeing

15th April, 2025

Better Accessibility Key to Boosting High Streets

By fixing pavements, reopening loos and improving public transport, UK high streets could attract much more consumer spend. Read our insights here.

Health and Wellbeing

11th April, 2025

Are Pill Boxes Useful for Managing Medication?

Pill boxes are helpful for those taking medication daily. But how effective are they in helping older adults with adherence? OTM’s experts explain.

Health and Wellbeing

9th April, 2025

The Benefits Of Waterproof Sheets For A Good Night's Sleep

As we age, bladder control can become more difficult. This can affect our quality of sleep, but there are products to help. Let us explain.

Health and Wellbeing

31st March, 2025

6 hobbies you can do at home from your sofa

Whether you struggle with your mobility and want indoor activities to stay active or fancy trying a new hobby, Oak Tree Mobility has lots of ideas.

Travel and Things To Do

19th June, 2024

The True Cost of Elderly Care: A Family's Financial Stress Across the UK

Annual home care for elderly relatives can reach £61,200. Here are some of the costs you may not know about.

Health and Wellbeing

22nd May, 2024

4 Ways a Morris & Co. Chair Brings a Space to Life

Discover how a Morris & Co. rise and recline chair can elevate your space.

Rise and Recline Chair Advice

Elderly lady holding assistive product

10th May, 2024

An OT’s List of Useful Assistive Products

Samantha Shann recommends the best assistive devices and products that can help make day-to-day activities easier, safer, and less painful.

Health and Wellbeing

Oak Tree adjustable bed

12th April, 2024

Adjustable Beds vs Regular Beds

We explore the benefits of adjustable beds vs regular beds to help you find your perfect night's sleep.

Adjustable Bed Advice

Accessible Bedroom

27th March, 2024

13 Tips to Create a Senior-Friendly Bedroom

We dive into 13 tips to create a senior-friendly bedroom and the benefits that come with it.

Health and Wellbeing

The Oak 2-seater Reclining Sofa

14th March, 2024

Should You Get a 2 or 3-Seater Sofa?

When faced with the decision between a cosy 2-seater or a 3-seater, what is the best option for you?

Rise and Recline Chair Advice

Tulip Sofa

28th February, 2024

Do Recliner Sofas Come Apart?

In this article, we explore the question ‘do recliner sofas come apart?’, keeping your sofa clean, and some of the benefits of a reclining sofa.

Rise and Recline Chair Advice

The State of Accessible Public Transport in the UK

22nd February, 2024

Assessing the State of Accessible Public Transport in the UK

One challenge elderly and disabled people face is easy access to public transport in the UK. Is our current transport system accessible for everyone?

Travel and Things To Do

Bathroom Grab Rail

15th February, 2024

How to Improve Bathroom Safety for the Elderly

A simple trip to the bathroom can pose potential risks. Here's improve bathroom safety for the elderly and the benefits of installing safety features.

Health and Wellbeing

9th February, 2024

Reasons Why You Should Put Your Feet Up

We often say to ourselves or others, ‘Relax and put your feet up.’ However, have you ever stopped to think why this may be beneficial?

Rise and Recline Chair Advice

Memory Foam Mattress

5th February, 2024

What is the Best Mattress for an Adjustable Bed?

Transform your well-being with the perfect mattress. Explore a variety of options for the restful night's sleep you truly deserve.

Adjustable Bed Advice

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