Stair Lifts

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.