For some seniors, the stairs can become too difficult to navigate due to limited mobility, weakened muscles, and lack of stability. As a result, the stairs at home become a daily hassle and are eventually avoided. When the stairs become a challenge, many seniors may consider downsizing to a single-level home or moving into a retirement living facility. However, both of these options can become very costly. Fortunately, the installation of a stair lift provides a quick, and cost-effective solution, while providing many other benefits.
Safety – Prevents Injuries
Manual-folding-rail-for-stairlift-removes-tripping-hazardThe most obvious benefit is that it provides a safer way to use the stairs at home. Using a motorized chair to get from floor to floor reduces the risk of an injury at home as the stairs are one of the most common areas that present a high risk for a fall. Missing one step while walking up or down a staircase can result in a broken hip, leg, or a variety of other serious injuries.
It is not uncommon for seniors to use the stairs for exercise. However, that can be very dangerous if muscles have weakened and mobility has become limited. Adding a stair lift to a home does not mean that you can longer exercise though. Local gyms offer several safe exercise options for seniors – walking on the treadmill, swimming in the pool, or riding on the stationary bikes. These options are much safer than walking up and down the stairs.
Easy to Use
Stairlifts are very easy to operate for most users. To use a stair lift, sit on the seat, put on the seatbelt, press and hold the rocker switch, which is located on the armrest of the chair, and you’ll be on your way up/down the stairs. To stop the stair lift, release the switch and the lift will stop moving. The rocker switch can be put on the armrest that is most convenient for you.
Two keyed remotes come with the product, which is helpful if more than one person needs to use the lift. If you are at the top landing of the staircase and the lift is at the bottom, push the “up” arrow button on the remote to send the chair to the top landing.
Comfortable Ride
Bruno Elite Stair Lift”Smooth and comfortable” is how most people describe the ride of a stair lift, in particular, a Bruno stair lift. Some lifts are built with extra cushion to ensure comfortability on each and every ride. The Bruno Elite is often recognized as one of the best in quality and comfort as the back, seat, and armrests, have padded cushions.
Restores Independence
If the stairs are preventing the use of a basement or upper level of the two-story home, you may feel like you’ve lost your independence. Getting up or down the stairs likely requires assistance from a friend or family member. With the installation of a stair lift, you can regain your independence and freedom as the lift will provide a safe and easy way access to the basement or upper level of the home.
Quickest & Most Affordable Aging in Place Option
If you can no longer use the stairs at home, a stair lift is going to be the quickest and most affordable solution. Like any other purchase, it is going to require a bit of research. However, once the purchase is made, the lift can be installed a few days later if the staircase is straight or a few weeks later if the staircase has curves or turns. Curved stair lifts have a longer turn-around time because the rails need to be custom designed to fit the exact specifications of the curves or turns of a staircase.
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