Benefits of a stair lift.

Benefits of a stair lift.
Do you struggle with the stairs? Have you found the climb
taking your breath away? Instead of having to live
downstairs and making expensive and stressful alterations
to your home have you thought about installing a stair lift?

Stair lifts have been around for years and have developed
into very user friendly and can be a positive addition to
your home.

Most stair lifts are reasonable priced obviously depending
on which one you require. There are so many to choose from
you can take your pick and make sure you don't exceed your
budget. Think about how much it will cost to install a
stair lift compared to maybe having to install a bathroom
downstairs or changing one of your reception rooms into a
bedroom or sometimes having to have an extension built. Why
would you only want to stay on the ground floor of your
home and leave your bedroom?

With so many to choose from you can get one with a design
to compliment your décor so it won't be so
noticeable, also some are designed to fold away for the
narrow staircase or small landings again depending on your
circumstances but good storage and safely out of the way of
anybody walking by.

They manufacturer seats with padding to give you a
comfortable ride so you should feel like you are seating on
your lounge chair.

Most of the stair lifts have moving armrests which could be
an advantage when you are boarding the chair or leaving.

There is also a foot rest so your feet won't be dangling as
you are moving. The seat and footrest can be adjusted to
your height as we are all different sizes and you need it
to be individual for you to maximise the benefits and
safety.

Most of the controls are user friendly with either buttons
or a joystick. Some can have a remote control giving you
access to the stair lift without actually being sat on it,
giving you complete control.

The speed of the stair lift should be slow and steady, most
ensure a smooth ride. The modern stair lifts are fitted
with a soft start and stop so you won't come to sudden jolt
when you arrive at the top or bottom of the stairs which
could cause you pain.

There is a lap belt with adjustable strap so you can wear
with ease and so the belt can be used correctly. Most will
have safety sensors which are placed on the footrest and
seat, some vary as to the position but all are there to
detect any obstructions on the stairs, landing and at the
bottom which will stop the chair immediately and not
continue until it has been cleared. This is ideal if you
have small pets who like to follow you or may have a
favourite place to sleep at the bottom of the stairs and
sometimes not always easy to see.

Some stair lifts are attached to the wall and some to the
step, again this depends on the manufacture and which stair
lift you choose. There are stair lifts available for
straight, curved, spiral and even outside stair cases.

The outside stair lift can be ideal if the stairs are wet,
icy or very steep and dangerous giving you peace of mind
and preventing a possible fall.

Most companies can provide a quick turn around with
installation and minimum disturbance as most stair lifts
are designed for easy installation. Also there should be a
guarantee should you have any faults or questions once
installed.

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