Reduced mobility can result from medical conditions, aging, or an accident. According to the World Health Organization, 15% of people worldwide have some form of physical disability. A common challenge of having limited mobility is going up and down the stairs. Stair lifts offer an effective solution for this. They are gaining popularity with the elderly and people with limited mobility. Let's take a look at a few reasons why they're more important than you may think.
1. They Help You Avoid Pain
Arthritis and aching joints can become more prevalent as you age. These conditions can make going up or down a staircase unbearably painful. The condition may leave you with no choice but to avoid stairs entirely until you can get some help. With stair lifts, you can use the stairs as often as you need without experiencing any pain. They relieve the physical stress that going up and down the stairs can have on your joints.
2. They're Safe
Stair lifts are carefully designed with your safety in mind. They're effective for moving up and down staircases of all lengths. One critical safety feature of a stair lift is the safety buckle. This is a protective measure that keeps you from falling out of the chair as the device moves. The lifts include several additional safety features that stop the lift should anything block its path or if the armrest and footrest are not correctly adjusted. Most stair lifts also have a lock switch that prevents other people, especially children, from using them without permission.
3. They Allow Customization
A stair lift can be custom-made to match your needs. They address the mobility challenges for people of all circumstances. To install one, a professional first must visit your home to assess it and take note of the length, width, and design of your stairs. They'll use this information to design and install a stair lift that suits your needs.
4. They Can Help Restore Your Freedom
It can be demoralizing to require constant attention from a family member or caregiver. Stair lifts can give you the freedom to move around the house without assistance. They don't need to be operated by professionals. All you need is to get on the stair lift, buckle up, and get going. You can even use them on curved staircases!
5. They Can Prevent Injuries
A stair lift is often safer to use than climbing it with your legs. They help minimize the risk of injury, which is helpful given that many accidents can happen at home on the staircase. Simply missing a step when going upstairs or downstairs can result in a broken hip, a leg injury, or head trauma. While some seniors use stairs for exercise at home, this isn't always a good idea. Especially if mobility is limited or their muscles are weak, avoiding injury whenever possible may benefit you in the long run.
Mobility issues don't have to stop you from accessing different parts of your home. With a stair lift, going up and down the stairs can be comfortable, simple, and safe. Considering how quick an installation is, there's no reason you shouldn't have one installed in your home. Give Fayer Family Accessibility Solutions a call today to talk to one of our professionals.
