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There are several ways to provide access between residential
floor levels for both the elderly and the handicapped. There are
wheelchair lifts, residential elevators, platform lifts, ramps,
stair lifts, etc. So far, the commonly and widely used method is
the stair lift.
A stair lift can be installed in any home, normally at the edge
of your already existing staircase. This transportation system
includes a chair (with a footrest and armrests) and a motor. The
person can simply sit on the chair while the stair lift gently
takes both the chair and the one who occupies it up and down the
floor levels. This is a convenient and safe alternative for the
tiresome ascending and descending using the typical stairways.
Stair lifts come in a variety of lengths to suit different
staircases. However, it must be remembered that a qualified and
reliable technician must personally get the necessary
measurements (angle and length) of your stairs at home. This
"examination" process may involve asking the user some relevant
questions such as the individual's mobility limitations, whether
the eventual user is right or left handed, and the like.
Stair lifts today are reliable, quiet and easily controlled with
a joystick. Such joystick may be set on the armrest, depending
on the individual needs and on the model and make of the stair
lift. A stair lift can also be controlled with a remote control.
This is helpful especially when more than one user is present in
the home. By using the remote, the lift can be summoned from
either bottom or top of the stairways.
In a stair lift, there is a park point where the stair lift gets
to be recharged. The device also starts or stops gently,
eradicating the possibility of bumping or jerking. The footrest
is also well appointed, as well as the swiveling seat of the
lift.
When electrical power supply is not available, the battery takes
over which will ensure uninterrupted movement downwards or
upwards of the stairs. Also, it has a troubleshooting display so
the engineer can easily and rapidly resolve a malfunction.
A more sophisticated stair lift ensure safety by not operating
whenever the carriage bumps into any barrier, or whenever the
armrests, footrest, and seat are not in their right position.
This system has also a switch to lock it up when necessary,
particularly to keep the kids from unattended use of the stair
lift.
Stair lifts intended for outdoor uses are made available to
surmount the steps towards the garden or the door in front of
the house. This can provide an easy ride for some sun exposure
in the early morning. The outdoor stair lifts are as comfortable
and quiet as those used indoors and can provide the same
convenience and safety measures too.
If you are one of those individuals who have trouble going up
and moving down the staircase, you will eventually think of
constructing a bathroom or bedroom downstairs just to avoid the
stairs. But you don't need to make this home refurbishing if you
have a stair lift installed in your home. GP
About the author: Brad Brubaker
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