Stairlifts are truly a gift for folks struggling with safely navigating the stairs at home. With the help of curved and straight stairlifts, people living with mobility issues can travel freely throughout their homes. This ability to live independently at home in comfort and safety contributes positively to mental health and an overall sense of well-being, which is why the team at Southern Mobility Solutions is so passionate about what we do. We carry a wide selection of high-quality stairlifts to suit almost any staircase configuration imaginable. If you’ve got stairs, we’re confident we can equip them with a stairlift.
We want all our clients to stay safe on their stairlifts. Always follows these safety tips when operating any stairlift system:
Rule number one is to always buckle up. If you’re strapped in, you won’t fall out. It’s foolproof. As the stairlift moves up and down the stairs, the passenger will experience a sideways force that can cause many users to struggle with balance on the seat. Strapping in securely ensures that the center of gravity stays where it needs to be. Using armrests is not sufficient to maintain balance, especially for individuals who struggle with balance and muscle strength. Avoid serious falls while riding a chair lift by buckling up securely.
Stairlifts are simple. Users are moved smoothly up and down stairs on a comfortable chair that is attached to a rail or track system. The rails need to be free and clear in order for the chair to move. If the rails become obstructed by clothes hanging over the side of the seat or items left on the stairs, the chair will stop moving and may become stuck in the middle of the stairs. Helping someone out of a stairlift seat in the middle of a staircase is challenging at best. Make sure that stairs are kept clear of any items that might jam the rails and ensure that clothing does not dangle near the rails while using the lift.
Chairlift rails are strong and reliable, but they do have their limits. Your lift system will have a weight limit that must be respected; the rails cannot support more weight than they were designed to carry. Plus, since you have a strong “buckle up” policy, multiple riders are an absolute no. One rider only every time.
All stairlifts from Southern Mobility Solutions are made to meet the highest standards for quality and comfort. That said, it’s important to customize your unit with features that address your specific comfort needs. Extra cushioning, seats that tilt slightly back while moving, and lighted footrests are just a few of the options you can choose to make your chairlift more comfortable for you.
Battery backup is essential. You never want you or a loved one to be trapped upstairs or down in the event of a power outage. All stairlifts from Southern Mobility Solutions are powered by a continuously charged battery pack, so you never have to worry about getting stranded.
Call the experts at Southern Mobility Solutions today for more information about straight and curved stairlifts for your home. We offer competitive prices and superior customer service. Our team is here to help you with the mobility solutions you need to live safely and comfortably at home.
