Residential Stair Lifts

Residential Stair Lifts

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Numerous health issues have made bedrooms on the second floor or workshops in the basement practically useless for thousands of people who are faced with serious mobility issues. Residential stair lifts have restored the ability of people to easily come up and down their stairs. Without stair lifts, many elderly and disabled are faced with the need to relocate to a single-story facility. With innovations in the design of stairlifts, virtually any home can be made entirely livable and accessible for all who have difficulties with stairs.

Unlike complex and expensive home elevators, residential stair lifts can be installed in virtually any home, without any significant structural changes. They are typically installed along one side of a stairway, leaving plenty of room for normal up or down foot traffic. In the case of a turn or a landing, a stair lift can be fitted that allows continuous, smooth ascent and descent. Whether the staircase is straight or curved, there is a model that will work for the specific application. Most people prefer sit-down versions, but for those who have problems rising from a sitting position, stand-up models are available.

While many stair lifts are installed inside the home, systems are available for outdoor use. Now, the disabled and elderly can have easy access to garden areas and yards from their decks or upper levels. Gardening and other outdoor hobbies and activities are no longer out of the question. Life can be restored to a more normal state with the installation of stair lifts in all areas that require accessibility. There are no longer any out of bounds areas in the home, once a stairlift is installed.

Very functional residential stair lifts can be installed for three to four thousand dollars. However, in complicated situations, and when more options and upgrades are involved, the cost can easily escalate to fifteen thousand dollars. This is still a lot less than moving. Often, used and reconditioned models can be purchased for considerably less.

The Internet is a leading source of information. Providers have easy to follow instructions on how to choose the appropriate model for a specific application. Advisers are available online with whom individual requirements and other issues can be discussed. They can arrange for installation and answer any questions.


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