There are many people up and down the country who could benefit from having a stairlift installed in their home and not even realise it. It’s a common misconception that you can only get a stairlift installed should you no longer be able to walk.
We don’t want people missing out on or delaying their decision to invest in a stairlift because they believe this to be true. In fact, the longer you leave your home without a stairlift when you really do need one, the more danger your are putting yourself in.
Is it really time to get yourself a stairlift?
Do You Have Mobility Issues?
If you are noticing that you or a loved one is having trouble moving around, then it may be worth looking into possibly installing a stairlift in the home to aid with the ascending and descending of the stairwell.
There are many different reasons why mobility may become an issue; whether it’s aging or a condition which affects how a person can move such as arthritis, multiple sclerosis or even muscular dystrophy.
Many of these conditions can affect people of any age, so it’s essential that the stigma around age and stairlift use is ignored; if you need one, you need one – regardless of your age!
Are You Thinking About Safety?
For those among us who do find it difficult to get around, the first and foremost concern is for their safety. People who have movement impairment are more likely to stumble and fall while attempting to move about, making traversing the stairs an incredibly dangerous manoeuvre.
As well as being a useful mobility aid, a stairlift provides a safe platform which makes moving between floors much easier and safer than trying to slowly make your way up by foot. Don’t risk taking a tumble down the stairs and potentially injure yourself, reducing your mobility even more.
Is Cost a Factor?
Many people believe that stairlifts cost much more than they actually do, and more often than not, they also think they if they can no longer move around their home easily that they will have to move out of their home to a more suitable property or a care facility where their needs can be met.
This isn’t the case, and investing in a stairlift is much more cost effective than having to move home just to cater for your mobility issue. Rather than having to pay a fee to live somewhere else, you can pay a one off payment to have a stairlift installed in your home, meaning that you can stay there and enjoy your own property for longer.
We hope that we’ve helped you come to the decision that is best for you, regardless of why you may be thinking that you need a stairlift. If you’d like further information on how the experts here at ALS Stairlifts can help you, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us today.