Access all areas with a stairlift

THERE are lots of conditions which can put you at risk on the stairs, from painful stiff joints and declining muscle strength, to those that leave you feeling dizzy, out of breath or light-headed. Of all the places in the home to have a fall, the stairs must be the worst. So if your health is affecting your confidence on the stairs, it’s undoubtedly best to consider putting in a stairlift now, rather than waiting for a crisis. As the stairs become a struggle, many people begin restricting how often they use them, planning their day around the time they need to go upstairs. A stairlift removes the obstacle of the stairs at a single stroke, allowing you to go up and down as many times a day as you like, in safety and comfort. If you’ve left something upstairs, no problem. Just take a seat on the stairlift and let it take the strain. Having a stairlift also avoids the need to convert a dining room to a bedroom or install a downstairs loo. You’ve got the full use of your home again. just like having a VIP ‘access all areas’ pass! And that means you’ve got your sense of independence back. You don’t have to rely on the help of a spouse, family member or carer to get up and down stairs. An added bonus is the peace of mind your loved ones will enjoy, knowing you can use the stairs in safety, without the risk of a fall. Even if you can still manage the stairs with difficulty, why waste your precious energy on this when there are so many other things you could save it for? Many people soldier on for years, struggling with the stairs. But why prolong the battle when you could end it today and be the winner? Once released from the daily staircase struggle, many people feel less tired and more inclined to do other activities that bring them enjoyment and satisfaction. There’s also the mental relief of never having to worry about the stairs again.