subject: Installing A Stairlift For An Elderly Relative [print this page] It is only natural to want to ensure that your family are happy, healthy and well looked after. But when those relatives start to get older, it's only natural to worry about their welfare. Stair lifts provide a practical solution for a whole host of worries; preventing everything from accidents to unnecessary house moves.
Straight lifts do exactly what they claim to do; running from ground to first floor in a single straight line. They a re the simplest and therefore cheapest lift to install and can be modified at the top to suit both straight staircases and those with a slight curve before the top two steps.
The lifts are powered with electricity and for added safety they can run on both mains and battery power. The primary source of power is mains, however a battery will keep the lift working through power cuts, preventing sudden, unexpected breaking or isolation in one part of the house.
Because of how lifts are installed, they are also easily removed, leaving no signs of wear in your home or on the lift. For this reason it is possible to purchase or rent second hand and reconditioned models, again helping those who may worry about the cost. And in addition to the savings, stair lifts can be seen as an investment. It's no longer necessary to leave a family home or move into residential care. The right lift can even add value to a property, depending on the needs of the buyer.
However, above all, installing a stair lift for an elderly relative provides peace of mind. No longer will you worry about a trip on the stairs or their concerns that they can't manage to climb the stairs every day. Installing a lift will put an end to their aching joints and help them continue their usual routine.
