Stair Lifts

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.