Stairlift Awareness in the US

At the start of the new millennium, the awareness of stair lifts in the US was low. Elevators were perceived as the main method of getting from one floor of your home to another.  But that all changed when Acorn Stairlifts, established in 1992 with their first office in the UK, opened a US office in 2001.

Since then, Acorn Stairlifts have invested in multiple media channels to raise US stair lift awareness and will continue to do so until stairlifts are instantly recognisable around the world. Acorn have heavily invested in TV, web and print advertising and you’ve likely seen one.

Stair lifts are specially designed for people who have mobility issues whilst using their stairs. Often a mobility issue prevents you from using your homes as intended. Stair lifts come in many shapes, sizes, colours and applications and are an affordable option that enables you to stay in the home you love. A stairlift can be fitted to most staircase designs. There are stairlifts for straight stairs, stairs with bends, outdoor staircases and stairs which suddenly change direction.

Acorn’s straight stairlift, the Acorn Superglide 120, is designed for straight staircases of varying length. Their slim design with folding arm rests allows for minimal obstruction on your stairs. This allows people pass by the stairlift with ease, without the stairlift getting in the way. A straight stairlift is generally cheaper than stairlifts for more complex staircases.

Acorn’s curved stairlift, the Acorn 80, is designed for staircases which curve and bend at any stage. Their curved stairlift also have a slim form factor and many safety features. Acorn has developed a modular rail system that allows their stairlift to be quickly manufactured and installed at a lower cost than its competitors.

An increase in stairlift awareness is a positive for those with mobility issues trying to use their home who have not yet heard of a stairlift. So if you know of anyone who can’t use their stairs and could benefit from a stairlift, let them know that a stairlift may help.

The need for traditional homecare is decreasing due to stairlifts!

Make it easier to go up and down the stairs with a stairlift in your home. Stairlifts can liberate the elderly by giving freedom to use all floors of your home. By making your accommodation more accessible, it removes the option of having to move from the home you love.

Accessibility and ease of use are the main design points of a stairlift. Also there are measures put in place to make your stairlift work without mechanical failure and during a powercut. So with the right stairlift you can eliminate the fear of mechanical and power failures which is a major concern to those with decreased mobility.

Don’t presume that a stairlift will have a huge price tag, going to the right manufacturer will lower the costs considerably by cutting out the middleman. So put your initial assumptions aside and realise that a stairlift isn’t a luxury item, its a commodity to help you use your home with ease. Also by going to the manufacturer you can benefit from guaranteed warrantys, part availability and years worth of experience.

So, cut the need for traditional homecare by enquiring about a stairlift, you will regain your independance that you deserve. And your loved ones will see an improvement in your day to day life.

Why not find out more information regarding a stairlift? It could be the best decision you’ve made all year.

Rules When Buying a Stairlift

Buying a stairlift is not like buying your average, every day item; you are unlikely to need to buy more than one, as they remain reliable and safe for a long duration. When buying a stairlift, you need to follow a few simple rules in order to ensure you choose the best stairlift possible. These rules are as follows:

1. Make sure it has at least a 1 year warranty

When buying a stairlift, or any other piece of equipment, you want the peace of mind that comes along with having a warranty. That is why many stairlift companies ensure that they include a one year warranty with all of the stairlifts they provide.

2. Make sure it is custom made

If it is custom made, it is sure to fit your needs exactly, and if it does that, you can relax that you have a stairlift that meets all of your needs and the requirements of your stairs perfectly.

3. Make sure it is good value for money

There can be huge price differences between supplies of stairlift. However, sometimes it is worth paying an average price rather than getting a stairlift cheaply due to the fact that the stairlift may come with other features included. These extra features included as standard could make it worth your while to spend a little bit more on the stairlift when you first purchase it, rather than having to spend more money at a later date.

4. Make sure it is the most suitable stairlift for your needs

A variety of stairlifts are available including ones for people who have trouble bending their knees; perch stairlifts. Perch stairlifts allow the user to go up and down the stairs whilst being securely fastened in, without them having to bend their knees at all. Using the perch stairlift will therefore significantly reduce the pain people feel when bending their knees.

5. Make sure support is available for the duration of the life of the stairlift

You will need support from the company that supplies the stairlift. This includes having a team of people that you can call if you have a problem, as well as people that will come out and fix your stairlift in case it breaks down. This is an important factor that many consumers forget to consider when buying a stairlift.