Home Stairlift Options

If you or someone in your home has a physical disability, stairs may be a big challenge. Fortunately, there are many different types of home stairlifts to choose from. Did you know not all stairlifts are a chair that goes up a track? The type of stairlift you will get depends greatly on the ability of the individual, the layout of your home, and your budget. Here are a few different kinds to choose from.

Platform Stairlifts

Platform stairlifts come in two varieties: vertical and incline. Vertical platform lifts allow an individual to be raised from one floor to another, much like an elevator. They are usually cheaper than an elevator and are open instead of enclosed. Incline stairlifts follow a rail much like a seated stairlift, though they negate the need to transfer the individual from their wheelchair to the lift seat. A platform allows individuals sitting in a wheelchair to come right up onto the platform, transfers them to the next floor, and then they simply drive their wheelchair right off. 

Standing Stairlifts

Standing lifts are helpful for people who have back pain and have trouble sitting, knee problems that inhibit bending, or hip problems. These lifts are also very handy for homes that have a very narrow staircase, which could make a seated stairlift impossible. It is also possible to get a lift which has both a sit or standing mode. This is useful in a home where there is more than one individual needing the lift, but who have different abilities. 

Seated Stairlifts

Seated stairlifts are by far the most popular. They are the cheapest to install when the staircase is straight with no turns since some companies have premade models which can be measured, purchased, and installed by the homeowner. However, even when installed by a professional, seated stairlifts are usually the cheapest. Talk to a stairlift company near you for a quote on your home. 

In conclusion, there are many options to help you or your family member get around your home more easily. Whether they are a child with a congenital anomaly, an adult who uses a wheelchair, or an elderly person with fatigue issues there are solutions to any need. You may also want to talk to your insurance company about getting some help funding this project. They may not be able to offer much, but anything will likely help.

For more information, contact a home stairlift service.

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