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 in their old age. Adorable elderly pugs George, 13, and Bodhi, 10, plus Boston terrier Sam, 10, were pampered with an incredible stairlift so they could travel in style. Sonya Karimi, 31, from New Orleans, Louisiana, decided … Read more