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Stair Lift
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Stair Lift |
If you have difficulty going up and down stairs, or use
a walker or wheelchair, stairs can be a huge obstacle. You may be
thinking about remodeling or even selling your house because of too many
steps inside or out. Before you do, consider a stair lift.
Stair lifts are also known as stair gliders, stair
chairs or chair lifts. They carry the disabled or the elderly gently and
safely up the stairs. Ensure that the stair lift can swivel at the upper
landing and turn away from the stairs to provide a confident and safe
method to get off. If the stair lift comes with a remote control, it
will assist the caregiver in case the individual could not operate the
controls themselves.
When selecting a stair lift ensure it can maneuver curved and narrow
stairs. It should also negotiate corridors and intermediate landings
without any problem. There should be a battery back-up available in the
stair lift so that during power outages, the lift should continue to
operate.
One of life’s pleasures is to relax in the bath easing away the aches,
stresses and pains. To assist the disabled and the senior citizens
lacking easy mobility to enjoy the therapeutic value of a bath, a bath
lift can be used.
For just about any kind of stair lift you might have, there's a stair
lift that will fit. Simple straight stairs require just a few hours for
installation. Curved staircases or those with more complex
configurations (such as multiple landings or unusual doorways) can be
custom-built to suit your individual needs.
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