What is a Stair Lift Used for?

A stair lift system is an effective solution when a set of stairs keeps you from enjoying your whole home.

Even if you feel stable enough to climb the stairs, adding the need to carry groceries or laundry baskets, suddenly means you lose access to those handrails, and that can make stairs extra challenging.

How To Use Stair Lift for Stairs in Your Home

Using a stair lift is easy... stand in front of the stair lift and sit on it like you would a normal chair. Many stair lift chairs swivel making getting on and off easy, no matter what your situation requires. Once seated, swivel the stair lift chair so it faces across the stairway and lock it in place. Flip down the foot rest to support your feet and legs.

A stair lift comes equipped with a seat belt, and it's highly recommended that you use it in case the stair lift stops abruptly or you momentarily lose your balance.

Stair lifts for stairs may be equipped with flip up arms. If so, flip down the arms to provide safety and support during travel. The stair lift control switch is normally mounted at the end of one of the arms, so your stair lift won't be easy to use unless the arms are down and in their proper position.

When the switch is pushed, the motor will move the stair lift chair along the track and up the stairway. The activation switch is usually a rocker switch so when one side of the switch is pushed the stair lift moves up the stairs, and down when the other side of the switch is pressed.

Once you reach your destination at the opposite end of the stairway, unlock the seat and swivel it away from the stairway to prepare to dismount. Undo the seat belt, flip up the foot rest, and use the stair lift arms to help you stand up.

Remember to flip the arms up after, to make it easier to get back in the stair lift chair when you're ready to go down.

Can You Fit a Stair Lift to Any Staircase?

Absolutely! Stair lifts are versatile systems that can be made to fit nearly any type of staircase so whether you need a straight stair lift,(link) a stair lift for stairs that turn, or even an outdoor stair lift, there is one perfect for each situation. Many built-in and optional features allow the stair lift to be fitted to even challenging staircase situations.

We have the perfect stair lift for sale and also provide stair lift rentals for short term solutions. We have qualified stair lift technicians to safely install your stair lift and to service it when needed.

We also have ways to conquer stairs if you are a wheelchair user.

We Are Your Stair Lift Store in Calgary!

Advantage Home Health Solutions always ensures you have the complete picture of our stair lift solutions so, no matter what your requirements are, you can choose which stair lift is best for you.

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