Of Stair Lifts and Handicap Lifts

If you have an elderly or a handicapped person living with you in a two-story home, they must have faced the difficulty in their movement when going up or climbing down the stairs. Handicap stair lift is another form of stair lift but they are not exactly the same. A stair lift can serve as multi-purpose equipment that can carry wheelchairs and transportation carts. On the other hand, handicap stair lifts are used solely for users with a disability and unable to ascend a flight of stairs. Handicap stair lifts are manufactured in different models to suit the different stairs it will be installed in. If you are living in the California area or any other state for that matter, you can see a model of stair lift in Cain's Mobility website.

There are assorted straight handicap stair lifts and curved handicap stair lifts that are for curved staircases. Whatever the kinds of rails used, the stair lifts can be used to transport heavy stuff between floors. Standard stair lifts measure about 25 inches and the rails weigh 30kg. Stair lifts can be folded compactly against the wall when it is not required. The platforms are pulled by cable or chain along the rail track. The seats on the handicap stair lifts are comfortable with footrests and armrests. The seat heights are adjustable too. When it comes to stair lift installation, there will be no problem because it can be easily done but it is still advisable to let professionals do it to ensure safety.

Handicap stair lifts are simple to operate and can function at the touch of an on and off button. Curved stair lifts are more expensive as they require the manufacturers to send engineers to the house to measure the curved stairs and build according to the dimensions. Handicap wheelchair stair lift is well fitted with safety features to ensure the well-being of the users on top. However, one should still be caution when buying used stair lifts. For a start, when checking the used lift, always ensure it has a safety belt. Some lifts have been operating for years and the safety belt may have worn off. This is highly dangerous for handicap stair lift users as they may fall off the stair lift during movements. To learn more about stair lifts and handicap stair lifts you can visit their website.

When purchasing stair lift, you should consider the models and the profile of the users before shelling out a substantial amount to buy. While choosing the handicap lift, one should keep the user's disability in mind. The user of the stair lift should get himself in and out of the lift seat comfortably with little or no assistance. They should also be able to stand on their own two feet for a short amount of time. Handicap lift still requires a fair amount of user effort to fulfill its potential. If the user is unable to transfer out of the wheelchair comfortably and has problems standing, chances are the handicap stair lift does not meet the need. If the user is able to stand on his own we can use a perched stair lift. Go here if you want to learn more details about a stair lift recommended by Cain's Mobility.

In this page has the details that you can find useful in selecting a stair lift for your senior or handicap relative.