How safe are stairlifts? That’s a question that seems to be on many buyers’ minds. That’s right. The thought of going up and down a chair rail can be scary. Just think, until just a few years ago, chairlifts never crossed our minds. Today, it has not only entered our minds, but we are seriously contemplating buying one, for ourselves or for a friend or loved one. However, with the growing population of disabled and elderly people, safety is a big concern that is worth taking the time to give you peace of mind.
Now, according to experts, 7.1 million people have accessibility features in their homes, such as raised toilets and/or seats, handrails, ramps, wider doorways, adapted door locks, lowered counters, non-slip floors, and stairlifts in the United States. . And with the large number of baby boomers, that number will increase in the coming years. This article will focus on stairlift safety rules, how to maneuver, and the do’s and don’ts to ensure a positive experience on your mobile transporter.
Read on below as we discuss the do’s and don’ts of mobile moving:
Do:
Make sure you buy a functionally reliable sound chair. Since most disabled people are on a fixed income program (or bankrupt), money is a big concern. However, if you are considering buying a used chairlift, use the same caution as if you were buying a used car. Ask someone who has experience with stairlifts to help you evaluate the used equipment (if possible). Be sure to do some research so you know what questions to ask. There is nothing better than an educated consumer.
Check if there is a seat belt. Standard equipment with many new chairlifts is a seat belt. Seat belts are designed for the same purpose as for cars. To protect you and keep you safe. While moving around in your mobile chair, some patients fall from leaning or shifting their weight in their seats. So always wear your seat belt, you never know when you’ll have to make an emergency stop.
Whose:
If you are thinking of buying a used elevator… don’t buy one that is more than 10 years old. According to the manufacturers, a stairlift usually lasts 10 years and sometimes a little longer. So if you’re thinking of buying a used one, make sure it’s less than 10 years old for best performance.
When you ride your chairlift, try not to lean over. You don’t have to sit like a mummy, but don’t lean too far forward. Doing so may tip the chair, which could cause serious injury. Since there are more options when buying “new”, you can buy a lift that has a swivel chair, which you can adjust if you need to.
Remember that if you buy a new stairlift, you can customize your chair to best suit your health needs. Don’t forget that a stairlift should last at least 10 years or more; wear your seatbelt when traveling and remember not to be too active while on the road. With approximately 10 percent of the world’s population suffering from some form of disability, the other 90 percent of the population is looking for solutions to make life as comfortable as possible… and that includes safe stairlifts.