Hazardous Stairways

By: Randy McIntire

If you have difficulty climbing or descending the stairway in your home, you may want to consider buying a stair lift to allow you to make the trip comfortably and safely. A stair lift is a chair that moves along a mechanical track, all the while staying upright, that safely transports its user up or down a staircase. Stair lifts are very popular amongst seniors and those with limited mobility. It makes sense because the stairway is absolutely the most dangerous area of the home, statistically. Not only are seniors prone to potential accidents on the stairs, a fall can be very serious ? even fatal.
Fortunately, the risk of accidents of that nature can be reduced. Installing a stair lift in your home is one such way to virtually guarantee that there will be no accidents in the stairway. There are a few other things you can do to make stairways safer, too. For example, you can make sure the carpet is installed properly with no runs or folds. A problem like this on the stairs represents a bona fide hazard. You can also check to be sure the handrail is stable, not loose or wobbly. Simply tightening the screws can remedy that little problem, if needed.
Of course, these solutions are great if you're a young-to-middle-age person with full locomotive capabilities. Unfortunately, for seniors and the disabled, stairways always pose a hazardous challenge. Most seniors who do not own a stair lift simply don't attempt to use the stairs, effectively cutting themselves off from parts of their own home. Conditions common in seniors such as arthritis or diabetes affect the ability to safely ascend or descend the stairway. This is why a stair lift is recommended for anyone who has difficulty with stairs.
Moreover, stair lifts typically come with one or two remotes in addition to the one mounted to the chair. This adds a helpful functionality: to "call" the stair lift seat if it is on the opposite side of the stairs. This is very useful if there is more than one senior or physically challenged person occupying the same building.
Riding in a stair lift is a very smooth ride. They do not move very fast, but that is a necessity in order to keep the device safe. Stair lifts move almost as fast as walking, if you're a senior taking careful steps up or down the stairs. Stair lifts are altogether very safe and very useful, adding a great deal of value to the lives of those who use them. Seniors and the disabled aren't the only ones concerned about their health when tackling the staircase; their family members are usually very concerned as well. For the peace of mind you deserve, invest in a stair lift if you know someone in need of it.

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Randy McIntire is a writer of articles and consumer guides regarding medical supplies and mobility aids, such as stair lifts. For more information, visit medical supplies.

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