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Stair Lifts- And Other Items Needed By Senior Citizens
Did you know that using stairs is becoming an everyday nightmare for more and more people…?
That’s right, as we grow older; the stairs in our home become more of a problem because we become less mobile. This might be due to old age or a debilitating illness, or even an accident.
When this happens the stairs at home suddenly become an enormous obstacle in our everyday life. Having to climb stairs, especially if your toilet or shower is upstairs, creates such anguish in people’s lives that other problems soon set in. The dread of having to climb your stairs can be removed with the simple installation of a Stair Lift.
If using YOUR stairs has become a daily struggle, installing a Stair Lift will CHANGE YOUR LIFE!
Read on to see how a Stair Lift will dramatically change the quality of your life. Using stairs is an everyday nightmare for many people. As we grow older the stairs in our home can become more of a struggle …
See how a stair lift helped Mrs A stay in her two storey house and keep her quality of life. And she’s 92!!!
Heart problems and arthritis meant that Mrs A needed a stair lift and level access shower. Her Home Improvement Agency advised throughout the process and helped with her grant application.
A Wheelchair ramp may be all that is needed for smaller steps, but larger steps definitely require a Stair lift system. Stair lifts are especially an enormous asset for arthritic patients who are in increased danger of falling on, or worse, down, the stairs. If buying a new Stair Lift is too cost prohibitive, there is also the option of buying a second hand stair lift or even renting a Stair Lift.
But first, you need to know what features to look for.
Stair Lift Features
Read on to see what features you should look for Is the thought of climbing your stairs too much? Does it leave you out of breath? A stair lift could make living upstairs possible again…
If you are thinking of purchasing a second hand Stair lift, consider the following points.
- They should be reliable, and preferably not older than 10 years. It has been found that there are increasing problems with stair lift systems that are ten years, or more, old.
- Straight stair lift systems can be adjusted to a shorter or longer stair by changing the length of the rail.
- However, Curved stairs often need a new system in order to adjust to their unique characteristics.
- Remember, when purchasing a brand new Stair Lift, a whole system for increased mobility can be designed for each individual case, enabling connection of a system for wheelchairs, wheelchair ramps, and stair lifts.
Would you like to take your favorite rock star to bed with you?
With a Stair Lift you can! Whether it is someone young or someone old who you really love and fancy…with your very own Stair Lift, you can invite them upstairs and do with them whatever you want…!
So what about renting a Stair Lift…?
How to rent a Stair Lift
For many people, being able to have a new stair lift installed into their home is simply not possible as they do not have the funds available…
Finally, before deciding on buying a second hand stair lift, renting one or purchasing a brand new one outright, read out 9 quick tips to buying a Stair Lift
9 quick tips to buying a Stair Lift
Some other mobility aids for senior citizens include electric wheelchairs and scooters. These are attractive additions to increasing your personal mobility. Ever see a senior citizen on one of those mobile scooters? They look like their riding on a golf cart to the course, and usually have a big smile on their face.
Another more expensive possibility to maintain your mobility is a pneumatic Vacuum elevator. They have both good points and bad.
On the plus side of the ledger:
- They have the added advantage of being cheaper than conventional elevators, and easier to install.
- These elevators work without any cables or gears.
- And, apparently, the cylinder for this pneumatic vacuum elevator can fit through the door of the average house,
- And they can be installed relatively simply.
On the minus side:
- These systems are considerably more expensive than stair lifts, but worse,
- They also cannot accommodate a full wheel chair.
- Of course if you don’t have a balcony or other such lay-out, you may have to make a hole in the ceiling of the bottom floor as well as the ceiling of the top floor, which can be a somewhat traumatic, expensive, and time-consuming experience.
Nevertheless, they are an option to keep in mind.