National Mobility Awareness Month: How PA Stairlifts Can Enhance Your Quality of Life
As we celebrate spring in the month of May, let us also remind each other of National Mobility Awareness Month. Overall, it’s the perfect time to explore how PA Stairlifts can significantly improve your quality of life. When considering the installation of a stairlift in your home, it’s essential to partner with a trusted and […]
Spring Cleaning and Safety: How a Stairlift Can Help You Spring into Action
Spring is in the air, and for many people, that means it’s time to roll up their sleeves and get to work on some much-needed cleaning and organization. But while you’re busy scrubbing floors and dusting shelves, don’t forget to take a look at your home’s safety features as well. One area that often gets […]
Elevate Your Outdoor Living with an External Stairlift
If you have a porch or deck attached to your home, you know how enjoyable it can be to spend time outside… especially with spring right around the corner! However, if you or a loved one has mobility issues, getting up and down the deck stairs can sometimes be a challenging and dangerous experience. Fortunately, […]
Ways to Prevent In-Home Falls
Falls are a mark of frailty and chronic health issues in the elderly. Problems with balance and age-related muscle mass loss are the main causes. About one in four adults (28%) aged 65 and older report falling annually which means 36 million falls every year. These have severe physical consequences like fractures that ultimately lead […]
Tips for Helping Loved Ones with the Aging Process
Aging is a natural process and one that everyone will experience in their lifetime. For those who are in the position of living with or monitoring a loved one who is experiencing the facets of aging, it can be a challenge. While helping aging seniors may seem like a straightforward process, there are more than a […]
Challenges Disabled Persons Face When Using Public Transit
Did you know that 560,000 of the estimated 2 million people with disabilities don’t leave their homes due to transportation difficulties? Unfortunately, even with the Americans with Disability Act of 1990 governing the rights of persons with disabilities, public transit businesses and local authorities—knowingly or not—infringe upon these individuals’ rights. Accessibility features such as stairlifts—whose […]
Home Modification for Accessibility Act: What You Need to Know
In May, lawmakers in Washington, D.C., introduced the Home Modification for Accessibility Act to enhance Americans’ efforts to age in place. If this House of Representatives bill passes, it could have a tremendous impact on people with mobility concerns. For example, stair lifts that help folks navigate staircases could become a lot more affordable and […]
The Queen’s Lift: Stairlifts in the News
The humble stairlift is having a moment, in light of the remodeling of Craig Gowan House to include a stairlift. The multistory building, which is situated in Scotland, houses the offices of the West Dunbartonshire Council. This is where the Queen and Prince Philip were known to spend much of their vacations. The newly added […]
Stairlift Safety with Children and Pets
In an ideal world, buildings would be designed with multiple levels of mobility in mind, providing ramps and elevators to help the mobility-impaired navigate easily between different floors and levels. In reality, many spaces have been constructed for the able-bodied, including houses and other residential buildings. Stairlifts can be a great solution for maintaining your […]
6 Top Signs You Need a Stairlift
Stairs are part of our daily lives, and most people do not seem to have a problem using them. However, when it comes to the elderly and people with limited mobility, going up and down stairs can be a daunting task. For this reason, stairlifts have been designed to help you have a better experience […]
