Stairways and elevated floors are major challenges for many individuals, seniors and those recovering from an injury. Today, more than 1/3 of the population above the age of 75, has some form of mobility restriction. For many the stairs has become a handicap. Platform lifts are a good option for them, being designed to raise the consumer and their wheelchair, scooter or power chair to the desired level. These lifts are durable and ensure easy accessibility both indoors and outdoors. They help to overcome barriers such as stairs and give easier access to the home.
Platform Lifts – Making Life Easier for People with Limited Mobility
Topics: Stair lifts, lift chair recliners, lifts & elevators, aging in place home modifications, stairlifts Medicare
People Want to Age in Place. A Stair Glide Can Help.
In survey after survey, senior citizens say the same thing: they want to spend their remaining years at home instead of a nursing home or assisted living center.
However, remaining at home isn’t always feasible as we get older, at least without some aging in place home modifications.
Here are a few things you can do to make your home – or your parents’ home – a safer, more comfortable place to age in place.