{"id":106329,"date":"2026-06-26T04:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-25T18:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/goldenplains\/?p=106329"},"modified":"2026-06-26T04:00:00","modified_gmt":"2026-06-25T18:00:00","slug":"making-winter-more-comfortable","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/goldenplains\/seniors\/making-winter-more-comfortable\/","title":{"rendered":"Making Winter more comfortable"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>AS winter settles in, many of us find ourselves spending more time at home, seeking warmth, comfort and a little extra support in our daily routines.<\/p>\n<p>For some people, however, the colder months can make everyday tasks more challenging. Simple activities such as moving around the home, getting in and out of a chair, or maintaining confidence and safety in the bathroom can become more difficult during winter.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_123558\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-123558\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-123558\" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/06\/1_90082_tn.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"584\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-123558\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">From supportive lift recliner chairs to walking aids, Oscar Care has simple daily living aids to make routine tasks easy. Photo: Oscar Care.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>This is where Oscar Care can assist with practical support and the right equipment that can make a meaningful difference.<\/p>\n<p>Products designed to promote comfort, independence and safety can help people to live confidently in their own homes, while reducing the physical strain that often comes with colder weather.<\/p>\n<p>From supportive lift recliner chairs that provide comfort and assistance when sitting and standing, to walking aids and assistive technology that help improve stability and confidence, and simple daily living aids that can make routine tasks easier and more manageable.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_123559\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-123559\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-123560\" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/06\/6_91228_tn.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"402\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-123559\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Oscar Care can assist with practical support and the right equipment that can make a meaningful difference. Image: Peak Care.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Products designed to promote comfort, independence and safety can help people to live confidently in their own homes. Image: Peak Care.[\/caption]<\/p>\n<p>Bathroom safety products can also help reduce the risk of slips and falls, having access to the right support is not only about convenience; it is about maintaining independence, wellbeing and quality of life throughout the winter season and beyond.<\/p>\n<p>Oscar Care understands that everyone&#8217;s needs are different. Their experienced and friendly team can help identify practical solutions tailored to individual circumstances, ensuring customers receive advice and products that best support their lifestyle.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_123561\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-123561\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-123561\" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/06\/10_91214_tn-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"448\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-123561\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Products designed to promote comfort, independence and safety can help people to live confidently in their own homes. 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