Using A Stairlift Can Help You Around The House

March 25th, 2012 Guest Author Posted in Elder Care, Residential Stair Lifts No Comments »

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If you have struggle to get up and down the stairs then why not consider investing in a stair lift? Whatever your own individual mobility issue there is a stair lift which has been designed to meet your needs. Before you go rushing off to buy the latest, technologically advance stair lift it is worth having a talk with an expert advisor. They will take time to assess your requirements and then give you a detailed description of those stair lifts which they feel would most suit your home.

There are an excellent variety of stair lifts currently available and they are becoming an increasingly popular option for UK home owners. Some lifts come complete with adjustable arm rests in order to make the seat more accessible and give you a feeling of ultimate safety. As the manufacturers realise that many stair lift users are physically vulnerable they have kitted most of their offerings out with seat belts.

Many home owners are surprised by the excellent variety of technologically advanced stair lifts which are available. Certain lifts come complete with adjustable arm rests for excellent levels of comfort and safety. Some modern lifts even offer a choice of speeds, suitable for people of different circumstances.

As wheelchair users account for a large number of stair lift sales there are an excellent variety of offerings built with this group in mind. Outside stair lifts provide an excellent option for people in wheelchairs and allow easy access to a front door or garden. There are also a good range of hi-tech features, such as toggle sticks and easy to use buttons, which have been designed to meet the needs of this group.

If you're in the market for a brand new stair lift then why not purchase one which is technologically advanced, in line with modern day requirements. Arthritis sufferers may find the easy to use buttons found on many stair lifts to be very beneficial. Some lifts are kitted out with sensors which will alert the user to any obstacles on the stairs.

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Staying In The Home You Love With The Aid Of Home Lifts

March 23rd, 2012 Guest Author Posted in Elder Care, Residential Stair Lifts No Comments »

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Living at home with a disability is no longer a burden it use to be. With the advent of the Home Lift it is now far easier for a disabled or elderly person to stay in the home they know and love. Simple access to all rooms that were not accessible

Disabled home lifts are not just for the disabled or infirm! Many elderly people are now taking advantage of this modern technology and installing home wheelchair lifts as an alternative to moving home. If you thought it was hard leaving home at 17 try doing it at the age of 72

Think how much money and inconvenience you could safe by investing in a home lift. The thought of moving out of your family home with so many memories is daunting to say the least. With so many access solutions at hand it is now a reality to stay in the home you love

There are now many forms of disabled stairlifts available. Depending on your disability a standard straight or curved stairlift could solve your access solution problems. If the disabled person has a severe disability then a standard home stairlift will not be the ideal solution. Do plenty of research ther are many different models to choose from.

A more logical approach would be a wheelchair stairlift or commonly known as a "Through Floor Lift" Based on the common passenger lifts found in multi-story tower blocks or offices but on a much smaller compact scale. This type of lift is small compact and quiet in operation

These compact through floor wheelchair lifts offer a greater flex ability and a secure enclosure for the disabled person to be seated and safely transported between floors. If the person must remain in their wheelchair then a through floor lift is the only correct option to choose.

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Independent Living For The Disabled: Stair Lifts Make Moving Up And Down Very Easy

March 20th, 2012 Guest Author Posted in Residential Stair Lifts No Comments »

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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. Prices can get as high as $7000 or more. The price actually depends on many different factors such as the model or brand of the stair lift and the shape and style of the stairs that you have in your home. 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. Manufacturers can be great sources of these types of units along with classified advertisements and auction sites. However, make sure that the unit you choose will allow the user to stay at home with the freedom to move up and down the stairs without assistance from anybody.

The stair chair lift is one of the newer technologies that make 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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No Need For The Elderly To Move Home – Buy A Stairlift!

March 20th, 2012 Guest Author Posted in Elder Care, Residential Stair Lifts No Comments »

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If you are getting older and finding the formally simple task of climbing the stairs tricky, then you are not alone. As age begins to take its toll, many individuals begin to feel a huge sense of frustration - particularly if your family home is now beginning to feel an inconvenience.

When your body starts to get a little slower your first thought may be that you are going to have to find a new home. If you are struggling to move from floor-to-floor each day, a retirement bungalow may seem like the only solution.

Moving home in every phase of your life it can be a huge ordeal. Boxing up your day-to-day life and moving all of your possessions to another place can be traumatic. There is also the financial aspect of finding a new home and the moving process itself. No matter what age you are leaving your family home can be tough. Leaving behind precious memories can be especially painful when you are older.

Others may consider adapting their home. Creating a downstairs bedroom and bathroom is common, but extremely expensive and a lot of hassle. Many people forget one incredibly useful piece of equipment that could save any unnecessary expense or worry - a stairlift. This one of purchase is a simple solution that could be fitted within days. Making changes to your precious family home, or leaving it all together, doesn't have to be an option.

Stairlift providers will ensure that purchasing a stairlift is very easy. They can come to your home for a specialist consultation. Matching your budget with the lift that is right for your staircase, your home and your mobility needs. Stairlifts are available in straight rail, curve rail or wheelchair platform format. Plus, stairlifts are no longer have to be unattractive either. If you are keen to match your stairlift with your dcor it can be done.

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Stair Lift Service Repair Contracts

January 3rd, 2012 Guest Author Posted in Residential Stair Lifts No Comments »

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You just received a friendly phone call from your stairlift company explaining your guarantee warranty is about to expire and why you need to take out the optional maintenance service protection plan. If you are not covered by a Maintenance / Repair Cover Plan repair bills can be both inconvenient and costly.

Replacing broken or worn parts on your stairlift can often exceed the cost of a Service Maintenance Contract and no guarantee a company will offer to send a call-out engineer to someone who is not on their books so to speak.

Annual stairlift maintenance contracts start at around (300-600) The lower price insurance packages will only give you very limited cover and without doubt you will need to pay for the extras! Call-out, Parts and Labour costs.

You really need to read this bit! Some companies charge you for traveling time. If you do not have a contract with the company you engage the services of. Make sure you ask if they charge for the engineers traveling time.

If there not a local company and the engineer spends two hours travelling time to reach you? That's a hefty bill! Average call-out price (80 per hour x 2 =160) and he hasn't even arrived yet. That's only half of it good possibility you will get stung for the two hour return trip as well 80 x 4 =320 smackers.

Stairlift companies offer a range of maintenance service contracts rated by stars or colours. Obviously the more stars or metallic of colour the higher the price but more benefits and cover you receive. All contracts should include an annual service of your stair lift.

I personally would recommend that you take some type of protection cover out on your stairlift unless you have very deep pockets. In fact it would be wise to use the company you originally purchased the product from. Other companies might not have the service parts required to complete the service or repair.

In my next article I will explain what you actually get for your money when an engineer arrives to carry out an annual service of your stairlift. Keep your eyes peeled out for that one some good info to be had.

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Enjoy Your Garden Access Made Easy With Outdoor Stairlifts Made For Outside Use

January 1st, 2012 Guest Author Posted in Residential Stair Lifts No Comments »

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Great news if you're are a stairlift owner! Stairlift manufacturers are now producing stairlifts for outdoor use. Allowing you to enjoy your garden and surrounding areas. This new product line is catching on and sales of outdoor stairlifts are rocketing.

If you own a stairlift you will already understand the benefits from a home stairlift installed inside your home. Allowing you to access all the available rooms and giving you the freedom and independence you deserve.

Let's face it! Your garden is as much part as your home as the bricks & mortar. Well now you can enjoy the garden you have spent years creating with an Outside Stairlift specifically designed for outdoor use and to withstand the UK weather conditions.

Outside stairlifts are built to a whole new specification than standard home stairlifts! The mounting fixing brackets are replaced with stainless steel parts (None Corrosive) Extra measures have been undertaken to ensure the chair and chair seat assembly are sealed to stop damp and moisture accessing the motor and other vulnerable circuits and parts.

The (PCB's) Printed circuit boards have been extra lacquered to prevent the ingress of water and damp attacking the delicate parts components. Extra water tight seals have been incorporated around the plastic carriage covers and mild steel securing Nuts & Bolts have been replaced with stainless steel.

For extra protection over the harsh cold winters here in the UK a plastic coat/jacket has been designed to cover the unit and protect it from the winter elements. Ensuring your outside stairlift will be ready and operational for use any time you need it.

All outside stairlifts comes with all the great features one would expect to find on your home stairlift! Quiet smooth operation, Battery driven, Folding seat and arm rests, Swivel seat for easy dismount and easy to use toggle direction switches on each arm.

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What Is A Bespoke Curved Stairlift And How Come They Are So Expensive

December 30th, 2011 Guest Author Posted in Residential Stair Lifts No Comments »

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Curved stairlifts are bespoke design! Each curved rail is custom made for your staircase. So if you are in the market for a curved stairlift then our quick guide on Bespoke stairlifts is a great way to find out more information and what they actually are etc.

Bespoke means the stairlift is custom made for your staircase. Well not actually the stairlift but the stairlift rail. Every curved stairlift needs a custom made rail individually made for each staircase

How much do curved stairlifts cost? Well that depends on the complexity of your staircase. The more bends you have in your staircase will require more custom bespoke rails to be formed. Along with other factors such as powered hinge rails the cost can increase dramatically

Curved stairlifts are DC! Battery powered, the batteries are normally located inside the stairlift carriage/chair. The batteries are charged via top and bottom charging strips located on the curved rail. When the stairlift is parked at the top or bottom the stairlift batteries are automatically recharged

All modern curved stairlifts now use a "Rack & Pinion drive system! Hardened steel rack/teeth are welded to the tubular curved rail. The stairlift gearbox is coupled to a hardened steel pinion "cog" The pinion sits in mesh with the steel rack and when the motor is driven the teeth of the pinion drive the unit up or down

Curved stairlifts should only be produced and installed by curved rail specialists. Do not waste your time and money trying to buy a second hand stairlift with the intention of installing it yourself. If you want to reduce the costs of buying a stairlift then you should try and find a reputable supplier that deals in reconditioned units

A top of the range curved stairlift with all the bells & whistles could set you back 6000 You can reduce the costs buy finding a local supplier of reconditioned stairlifts. We recommend you shop around and get as many prices / quotes as you can. compare prices of new and used curved stairlifts. Due to the large expense of the item you need to get it right first time. Try and make it a family decision. and don't sign on the day no matter how good the deal sounds

Allow yourself at least 48 hours to think and share your thoughts with others! It's amazing how different you might feel about a product or bargain given the opportunity to think it over.

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Saving Money DIY Stairlift Installation

December 27th, 2011 Guest Author Posted in Residential Stair Lifts No Comments »

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Buying used recycled stair lifts is a big commitment and one that should not be rushed. Market research is the key! Get it wrong You will surly be out of pocket for a good few hundred quid (If your lucky)

Home Installation of Chairlifts

The other day I was talking to a friend who had bought a recycled stair lift from a well known auction website. He paid 600.00 and tried to install it with the help of his Father. They installed the stair lift carriage incorrectly and smashed cracked the stair lift body casting. The repair bill would have cost more than the stair lift they had just purchased

Professional stairlift Installation

They eventually engaged a local stair lift company to supply and install a reconditioned stair lift costing the brothers 900.00, it actually cost them 1500 in total so as you can see they saved a small fortune?

Battery DC Stairlifts Stairlifts are becoming a lot simpler to install due to all stairlift manufacturers producing battery D.C. stairlifts. No complicated mains wiring! Most battery stairlifts can be plugged into a standard mains outlet-socket

If you intend to purchase a secondhand chairlift then it would be wise to buy a battery DC chairlift. With that said! We do not recommend DIY chairlift installations! We are dealing with moving machinery and if not installed correctly and checked by a trained engineer then sadly someone could get seriously hurt. There have been a number of cases within the last 2 years and one poor child lost his life through incorrect installation of a chairlift

Installing Curved Stair lifts

If your staircase requires a curved stairlift then trying to buy a second hand curved stairlift for DIY installation isa no brainer! Curved stairlifts are bespoke design! Each curve rail is custom built for your individual staircase

Saving Money buying second hand Stairlifts

We all like to save money and buying second hand used unwanted chairlifts with the intention of home DIY installation might seem like a good option to reduce the price of buying a new or refurbished stairlift. The truth is! It will not cost much more to contract the work out to a local reputable company and the added bonus of your chairlift being installed by a professional along with a 12 month warranty out weigh all the other cost saving factors

I'm not against anyone trying to save money! Just remember the old adage' Forewarned is forearmed' this is the consumers' best weapon! We all have the responsibility to educate ourselves whether about purchasing second hand stairlifts, Computers, Best buys at local supermarkets or engaging the services of local tradesmen

"Nuff Said

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Stairlift Rentals Are Cheap Easy Way To Regain Your Freedom And Independence

November 26th, 2011 Guest Author Posted in Residential Stair Lifts No Comments »

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Stairlift rentals are now a cheap way to regain your independence. Stair lift technology has grown tremendously over the last few years. Battery stairlifts can be installed in almost any home in less than 1 hour

Until five years ago, if you required a rental stairlift the cost was very expensive and you were tied into a minimum 6 month rental contract along with a 1000 deposit installment charge. In fact it was very hard to find a stairlift company that offered stairlift rentals

How things have changed. 21st century technology along with battery powered (dc) driven stairlifts Means almost every stairlift company supplier is now offering cheap stairlift rental packages. No minimum rental contract. You can now rent a stairlift for one single day

Reputable stairlift companies can have you up and running in less than 48 hours. most suppliers installers will not even need to attend your home to carry out a home survey. You explain your staircase layout and dimensions they give you a quote over the phone

The costs of renting a stairlift can vary from company to company. As a ballpark figure normal prices would start at 300 None refundable installation charge then a weekly rental payment between 10-15.00 gets you up and running

The main advantage of renting stairlifts! Minimum layout costs we are talking a few hundred Quid instead of thousands. No hefty repair bills. Great short term solution to access problems caused through an accident or injury. You may need a short term rental stairlift to allow visiting friends or relatives access to all of your home etc.

A common question will the installation damage my staircase? Stairlifts are secured to the stair treads not the wall. In fact if your staircase has a good quality shagpile carpet a quick scrub with a stiff brush should remove all traces of a stairlift ever being installed

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Stairlifts To Help The Elderly

November 23rd, 2011 Guest Author Posted in Residential Stair Lifts No Comments »

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Stair lifts are an excellent option for anybody who struggles with mobility issues. Whatever your own individual physical ability may be there is a lift which has been designed to meet your needs. Before you go rushing off to buy the latest, technologically advance offering it is worth having a talk with an expert advisor. They will take time to assess your requirements and then give you a detailed description of those products which they feel would most suit your home.

There is a wide variety of stair lifts to choose from, including straight and curved. Seated offerings come complete with adjustable arm rests which can be lifted and lowered. Anybody who is worried about their personal safety can be rest assured that most lifts come with seat belts to hold you in.

Some individuals can walk around the ground floor of their homes with little effort. However, when it comes to walking up the stairs they really struggle. Standing stair lifts provide an excellent option for anybody who does not have the physical capability to flex their leg muscles. They are also perfect for homes with narrow stair cases.

As wheelchair users account for a large number of sales of these products there are an excellent variety of mechanisms built with this group in mind. Outside lifts are an excellent option for people in wheelchairs and allow easy access to a front door or garden which can be very useful. There are also a good range of hi-tech features, such as toggle sticks and easy to use buttons, which have been designed to meet the needs of this group.

Modern day stair lifts can be accessorized with a variety of easy to use add ons. People with arthritis may find button controls to be an excellent addition. Many come complete with sensors which will detect any potentially dangerous obstacles. Stair lifts can greatly enhance the lives of elderly and disabled people, allowing them to have an improved level of independence.

Anyone who has mobility problems can purchase stairlifts on the Internet today

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