Wednesday, November 23, 2011

Why choose a stair lift?

Stair lifts are definitely one of those things that have increased in popularity over the past few years. With the housing market in a rather dire state, people aren't keen to put their family homes up for sale, only to get a fraction of the price they paid for them.

While this is obviously fine in theory, the main problem is that family homes are usually too big for people to live in as they get older. As you get older, you'll find your mobility isn't quite as good as it used to be and if you're not keen on the idea of downsizing to a bungalow or ground-floor flat, a stair lift could be a really useful thing to have in your home.

How a stairlift could improve the quality of your life

For so many of us, the natural ticking of time can mean that we gradually find ourselves struggling to do some of the little things that we once took for granted. A short walk around the block, for example, can sometimes seem like an insurmountable hike, leaving us with aching joints and feeling completely tired out.

The same can be said for those of us who have suffered accidents or injuries, leaving us temporarily or permanently unable to tackle certain physical activities without a great deal of effort. Perhaps you are a wheelchair-user and find some tasks almost impossible to carry out due to poor disabled access in buildings?