For individuals living with mobility issues, continuing to live at home often requires accommodations. One such accommodation is a stairlift. These mobility assists give people full access to their homes. With the help of stairlifts, upstairs bedrooms and basement rec rooms become safely and easily available to everyone who lives in the home.
Stairlifts come in two basic configurations: straight rail lifts and curved rail lifts. Both types of lifts use a rail or track system attached to the stair treads to transport a safe, comfortable chair up and down the stairs. “Straight” and “curved” refer to the rail the chair lift travels on, not the shape of the staircase. Straight lifts are used for single flights of stairs that have no curves or landings. These lifts use tracks that are premanufactured in standard lengths.
Curved rail lifts are used for stairs that have twists, turns, and landings. In these cases, the path from top to bottom is more complicated than a single straight staircase. Curved rail chair lifts are custom made to fit the home; no two curved rails are alike. But curved stairlift installations provide a safe, smooth, seamless ride up the stairs regardless of how many stairs there are or how many twists and turns are along the way. They’re a versatile mobility solution for anyone requiring extra assistance moving freely about their home.
The benefits of curved stairlifts are many and include the following:
For aging individuals or others with mobility challenges, stairs create a significant risk for falls and injuries. Even poor eyesight can make navigating stairs difficult for some. Missing one step is all it takes to experience a broken hip, leg, or other injuries. A motorized chair lift reduces the risk of falling on the stairs to almost zero and gives everyone full access to every area within the home.
Stairlifts are easy to operate. Users simply sit in the seat, fasten the safety strap, and press and hold the switch on the armrest that activates the lift mechanism. To stop the lift, release the switch. Most lifts also come with a remote that can be used to call the lift from another floor if needed.
A ride on a stairlift is smooth and comfortable. Owners can even add their own features to customize the lift for greater comfort.
When stairs are a challenge, many people find themselves dependent upon caregivers for assistance moving up and down the stairs. Difficulty moving and the need to ask for help often result in frustration and a loss of independence. A stairlift restores that independence and allows users to move freely throughout the home whenever and as often as needed or wanted. Users and caregivers appreciate that stairlifts are safe and easy to operate.
If you or a loved one can no longer use the stairs at home because of a mobility challenge, a stairlift is the quickest and most affordable solution. Compared to remodeling a home, installing an elevator, or moving, stairlifts are easily the least expensive option.
When you trust Southern Mobility Solutions, you know you’re getting the best straight stairlifts and the best curved stairlifts available. We carry the finest lifts available on the market, as well as a host of other mobility solutions designed to give people of any ability the chance to live safely and comfortably at home for as long as possible. We provide exceptional products, installation, and service. We love sharing what we know about mobility solutions, so call us today to find out how we can help you.
