Are you finding your stairs difficult?

If you are finding that climbing up and down the stairs is getting more difficult, a stairlift could be the solution to your problem.

Stairlifts are mobility aids which can help disabled people tackle the stairs more easily. However, being disabled is not a requirement when buying a stairlift, so if your stairs are becoming a struggle you should consider getting a stair lift.

Stairlifts are available in a variety of forms and can be custom made to fit the needs of the user exactly. So whether you have a straight, curved, narrow or outdoor staircase that you are finding difficult to walk up and down, there will be a stairlift suitable for you. There are even stairlifts specially designed and manufactured for those of us who have difficulties bending our knees. These stairlifts are called perch stairlifts. These allow people to stand or perch on the stairlift instead of having to sit down, which can reduce any pain that sitting may cause them.

Stairlifts also come with a range of features, both as standard and optional. The features include safety features, for example a seat belt to ensure the user is secure when using the stairlift; electronic and mechanical braking systems to make sure the stairlift cannot perform an uncontrolled descent; and pressure sensitive safety surfaces which ensure the stair lift comes to a stop if there is an obstruction on the stairs. Other features of stair lifts include a swivel seat, a lockable isolation switch, and both paddle and infra-red remote controls. These all help in making the stairlift ride safe and comfortable.

All in all, stairlifts are useful, practical and reliable pieces of equipment which allow people who have difficulties with stairs to go up and down them safely and comfortably.