The Cost of a Stair Lift

Published by Stephen on December 28, 2008 under stair lifts

Stair lifts are very powerful tools that can make the stairs safer, while maintaining independence and confidence. While used by people of all ages, they are most often used by seniors, because seniors are at a much higher risk of falling on the stairs.

This article discusses stair lifts and the cost of the lift.

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Stair Lift Types

Published by Stephen on December 20, 2008 under stair lifts

There are a lot of dangerous places in the home, but falls on the stairs are consistently the most common cause of injury. Seniors are most at risk for a fall and subsequent injury, so finding a way to prevent falls is essential.

Since avoiding the staircase is seldom convenient or, in some cases, possible, stair lifts are used in homes across the country.

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Reducing the Chance of a Fall

Published by Stephen on December 15, 2008 under stair lifts

Often, stair lifts are used to help reduce the chance of a fall in the home and also in businesses. These lifts can greatly improve safety, while restoring confidence and independence.

For a straight staircase, a stair lift can be installed quickly, often by the homeowner.

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Helping Seniors Prevent Falls

Published by Stephen on December 9, 2008 under fall prevention

Falls can happen anywhere to anyone. However, seniors are most at risk for falls and subsequently hurting themselves. Many of these falls can be prevented by properly maintaining the stairs, but sometimes the senior might still be unable to safely use the stairs.

This post discusses some of the steps that can be taken to help prevent falls before they happen.

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Using a Stair Lift to Promote Safety

Published by Stephen on December 7, 2008 under stair lifts

For many Americans and individuals all over the World, using the stairs is very difficult. This can be caused by mobility related diseases, such as arthritis or as a result of a cognitive disorder that causes a person to be unsteady on their feet. No matter what the reason, a fall on the stairs is something that often results in severe injury or even death.

This is one reason that using the stairs must be done with care, so many find that a stair lift greatly improves their mobility. Stair lifts are a type of device that helps an individual move safely up the stairs. Rather than walk, they are carried and these devices provide a very powerful resource to increase safety.

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