Stair Lifts September 26, 2008
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It is often much harder for a person who is mobility challenged to use the stairs. There are many disorders that can make this task difficult and not being able to use the stairs can greatly hinder a person’s lifestyle. To help negate the effect this has on a person’s life style and to increase safety, many individuals choose to install a stair lift.
Stair lifts are a special type of device that is used in homes and businesses to help people use the stairs. The device uses a chair, or in some rare cases a small platform, to transport its occupant up or down the staircase. It offers similar functionality to an elevator, but, at least in the case of straight staircases, usually requires only slight home modification.
Lifts designed for straight staircases attach directly to the stairs. They use a tracked system that carries the person along the track. Stair lifts greatly increase safety, because they make it so an individual never needs to struggle as they walk up the stairs again. Instead the lift does all of the work and its occupant can sit back and enjoy the ride.
These mobility aids are predominantly found indoors, but some outdoor models are available as well. Stair lifts can be installed onto most staircases, including those that are made out of stone or brick. Installing onto a staircase that is not made out of wood does require some special mounting bolts, so be certain to mention this at the time of order.
Why Install a Stair Lift September 19, 2008
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It can be difficult to climb the stairs for people with arthritis. Arthritis is a very common joint disorder that often affects the knees and is very common in those over the age of sixty. To help make using the stairs easier and safer, a stair lift is a common piece of home mobility equipment.
A fall on the stairs often results in a visit to the hospital for those individuals who are over sixty, which is one of the reasons a stair lift is so commonly used. These lifts are usually attached onto the stairs and secured using bolts that attach to the steps. An individual simply sits down on a chair, which is then sent along the distance of the stairs on a track. The track, which is usually made of thick aluminum, runs the length of the stairs.
Being able to use the stairs safely and easily is an important task. The alternative is to not use an area of your home or to move, so stair lifts really can restore your independence and increase your safety.
Often the homeowner is able to install the lift on their own. In cases of straight stairways, a lift can be a very affordable solution and is much less expensive than a residential elevator. Curved staircases are actually much harder and more expensive to outfit with a stair lift, so an elevator is a better alternative.
Stair Lifts: Improving Freedom and Independence September 12, 2008
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Using the stairs is an important task and one that quite often can lead to serious injury or even death. In fact a fall on the stairs is the number one cause of hospitalization among Americans over 65, so it is very important to take measures to prevent these types of accidents.
Quite frequently, the stair lift is found to be the best resource to improve safety and freedom. The reason it improves freedom is that people are no longer forced to rely on others to help on the stairs. Instead they can simply activate the stair lift and be effortlessly carried to the 2nd story landing or back to the ground floor.
While improving freedom and independence is a very important task, the role that a stair lift plays in improving safety is probably its most important task. Since an individual is no longer has to take the risk of climbing the stairs, one of the most dangerous places in the home is effectively controlled.
These lifting aids are used indoors primarily, but some models can be used both indoors and outdoors. These models are completely weatherproofed and can be used in all climates. They cost a little more, but this is because they have been specially treated to be resistant to moisture and rust.
Improve Accessibility With a Stair Lift September 5, 2008
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If someone is not able to use the stairs, then there will certainly be some places that are not easily accessible, but there is no reason your home should be one of these inaccessible areas. To improve accessibility, a stair lift can be installed in many homes for a fraction of the cost of an elevator.
Homes that have a straight or ‘L’ shaped staircase can almost always take advantage of a stair lift. The stair lift can frequently be installed by the homeowner as there are several popular and easy to install Do-It-Yourself kits on the market. A stair lift is used to carry a person up and down the stairs and is very easy to operate.
The Do-It-Yourself kits usually include two main components: the track and the car. The track is attached to the steps and after the track has been securely bolted in place and leveled, the car is attached to the track. The car moves along the track and is the part of the unit that carries an individual up or down the stairs. While in many cases, the homeowner feels comfortable with the installation, most dealers offer a professional installation, which can quickly and easily get you in business.
Those that do not have a straight or ‘L’ shaped staircase will likely have to have a stair lift custom built. Due to the incredible cost of a custom built stair lift, a residential elevator becomes a much better option. This is because the elevator will offer much more functionality and cost about the same. An elevator also increase the value of the home, but a curved stair lift generally does not and has little resale value, because it can only be used on staircases that are identical to the one it was built for.
