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Independent Living for the Disabled: Stair Lifts Make Moving Up and Down Very Easy

by Janeene Baker

Having a house with a beautiful winding stairs is great, yet it might not be very practical when you reach old age. There used to be a time when things are very easy but as people age, those things suddenly become challenges to everyday living. Climbing the stairs is among the things that used to be so easy but when you get old, it turns into a burden.

You do not have to transfer to a new home when this happens. A stair chair lift is the perfect solution if you have an elder or a relative who is having difficulty in moving up and down the house. Moreover, if you have relatives who are temporarily disabled or completely paralyzed, stair lifts allow independent living for the disabled.

The parts of a stair lift consists of a seat, pan, arm and foot rests, seat belt, movement control, and a start and stop function for moving up and down the custom fitted railing. This is clearly beneficial to those who are suffering from lumbar pains since the lift’s soft start and stop function keys provides a smooth ride up and down the stairs.

Electric stair lifts are driven by normal home electricity supply or using the battery operated power pack. It is more recommended to use the one that runs on home electricity for obvious reasons but if you are located in an area where power outage is common, opt for the other version. This eliminates the possibility of getting stuck in the middle of the stairs in case of power interruption. But then, if power outage is not common in your place, opt for the version that runs on home electricity.

The prices of chair lifts for stairs are dependent on the suppliers. The cost of owning one can reach as high as $7000 or more. Other factors that determine the price of the unit include its model or brand of stair lift and the shape and style of your stairs. Another factor that determines the price of a stair lift is whether or not the government will provide financial aid for purchase of the said product.

If you are on a budget, one of the ways to save on the cost of buying one is to find a second hand or a refurbished unit. You can check out for manufacturers themselves if they have these types of units, from classified advertisements, as well as in auction sites. Before you purchase anything, examine if what you are buying will allow the user to freely move up and down the stairs without assistance from anyone.

Stair chair lift, a considerably new technology, makes independent living for the disabled possible. For the aged and disabled who are living in spacious homes, having one makes life a little less difficult.

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