Handicapped Stair Lifts

Choosing the correct model from ranges of handicapped stair lifts is not difficult but it does require you to be up front about the extent of the needs of the prospective disabled user.

Don’t gloss over the true account of the disabilities, you do not want to make a mistake and pay for something which is not totally suitable and does not cover the needs of the user.

Not only could this make the disabled person uncomfortable but it could be downright dangerous to pick the wrong model.

You absolutely must always consider if the user is capable of safely transferring themselves onto and off the seat of the lift. It has to be said that handicapped stair lifts are only suitable if the user has at least some control over the upper body.

If they have none they could slip from the seat whilst in motion, even though wearing a safety belt and this could be an accident just waiting to happen.

In this instance it may be that the person normally uses a wheelchair and I would suggest that handicapped stair lifts which feature a wheelchair platform rather than a seat would be a much better option for safety’s sake

Most handicap models come with seats that swivel at the end of the journey to allow for safe exit.

I would suggest that you deal with a reputable stockist who will help you to make the right choice.
When making this choice you must consider the weight of the person being conveyed on the lift, I would always opt for between 20-30 lbs. lift capability more than the actual weight of the person.

Amazingly you can get handicapped stair lifts fitted to straight, curved and even spiral staircases. This is such good news for everyone I am sure.

Another point of interest is the fact that not only can you get models which will work on the normal house power supply, or work with completely  re-chargeable batteries, but you can get some that work on mains with a backup of batteries to avoid any problems in the case of a power cut.

That is certainly covering all bases I would think although the model including battery back-up is going to cost more than the one just using mains electricity.

A totally battery operated lift model would be an absolute necessity if you were unfortunate enough to live in an area prone to recurrant power cuts.

These are just a few points that need to be taken into consideration when choosing handicapped stair lifts to help someone regain mobility.

Handicap Chair Lift