Alan Bennett, 86, struggles to climb stairs but refuses to have a stairlift ‘for aesthetic reasons’

Alan Bennett, 86, has had to give up cycling and struggles to climb stairs but refuses to have a stairlift ‘for aesthetic reasons’ Playwright Alan Bennett, 86, shared his declining health in his annual diary ‘How long I will continue walking is an open question and a pressing one’ he said  The Talking Heads writer … Read more

Alan Bennett, 86, struggles to climb stairs but refuses to have a stairlift ‘for aesthetic reasons’

Alan Bennett, 86, has had to give up cycling and struggles to climb stairs but refuses to have a stairlift ‘for aesthetic reasons’ Playwright Alan Bennett, 86, shared his declining health in his annual diary ‘How long I will continue walking is an open question and a pressing one’ he said  The Talking Heads writer … Read more

Pampered pooches: Dog owner builds a mini stairlift to help her elderly pets climb the stairs

An occupational therapist has built a DIY stairlift to help her three elderly rescue dogs tackle the stairs. Elderly pugs George, 13, and Bodhi, 10, plus Boston terrier Sam, 10, can now travel in style and comfort at their home in New Orleans. Sonya Karimi, 31, decided to build the mini lift two months ago … Read more