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Getting a stair lift for narrow stairs?
Do you require a stair lift to be fitted in your home? If you have narrow stairs, you may be worried that you cannot successfully get a stair lift installed. However, that is not the case. You have options, even though they are more limited than those for homes with wider staircases. A stair lift…
Read MoreCan stairlift installation damage my home?
If you require a stairlift only temporarily, you may be wondering if it is worth it to get one installed out of concern for causing damages to your home. However, you do not need to worry as stairlift installation is completely safe and does not compromise the integrity of your stairs when done by a…
Read MoreAre stairlifts safe for seniors living alone?
There is no denying that there can be a certain danger when seniors live alone, particularly if they have alone. The short answer is, yes. It allows seniors more freedom of movement around the house, mobility issues. Some people may be wondering if a stairlift is a safe option for seniors living instead of struggling…
Read MoreWhat you need to know when removing unwanted stairlifts
If you have a stairlift at home that is not needed anymore, you may be wondering what to do with it. Maybe you will be moving shortly, or you have regained full mobility following your injury or surgery and no longer need it. You have several options when it comes to removing unwanted stairlifts, including…
Read MoreAre re-conditioned stairlifts safe?
You may be thinking of getting a re-conditioned stairlift due to budget limitations, or simply because you don’t see the need to splash out on a new one. That is a wise choice. Today, there are many re-conditioned stairlifts on the market that function as new but go for a significantly lower price. Advancements over…
Read MoreNew vs. Re-conditioned stairlifts
If you or a loved one are thinking of buying a stairlift, you may be debating between getting a new or re-conditioned one. Although there are pros and cons to each option, ultimately, the biggest difference between the two is budget. Needless to say, re-conditioned stairlifts can save buyers quite a bit as opposed to…
Read MoreIs it advisable to rent a stairlift?
Are you deciding between buying and renting a stairlift? Are you not going to need the stairlift after a few months, or are you having an elderly guest over to stay? If so, renting may be the better option for you, and offers all the perks of buying a stairlift. The degree of independence stairlifts…
Read MoreHow stairlifts can help the elderly during covid-19
COVID-19 has left most people stranded at home, away from the care and support of their loved ones. Even workers who help with domestic chores and caregivers may not be able to go around to the homes of the elderly they serve. When that is the case, seniors suddenly find themselves having to attend to…
Read MoreHow Long Will My Stairlift Last?
You’ve decided to start shopping for a stairlift. You’ve still got some concerns, however. One of these has everything to do with how much life expectancy you can expect from your new system. Naturally, to specify an exact time period which your stair lift will remain operational is impossible. Give or take, 10 years is…
Read MoreDoes A Stairlift Use A Lot Of Energy?
For numerous people with injuries or disabilities, a valuable mechanical device used for traveling up and down stairs (and lifting) is referred to as a stair lift. There are also wheelchair lifts for those who have difficulty transferring. To the treads of a staircase, a rail is mounted. Attached to that rail, a chair or…
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