It’s a good time to stay put
STAYING put in your own home makes particular sense at the moment. While Covid-19 is still present in the UK, the thought of moving to a care home, flat or bungalow has lost its shine, never mind all the concerns of trying to uproot at this time. Even going to live with family can be a worry, since elderly people are advised to continue taking extra care. Having a stairlift installed means you can carry on living safely in your own home and local area, giving reassurance to yourself and your nearest and dearest. Instead of being increasingly restricted to the ground floor, it will mean you can now make use of the whole house. The energy once wasted on the struggle and strife of the stairs can be put to better use elsewhere to enable you to do more of what you enjoy most. Pain, breathlessness and dizzy spells due to exertion can be avoided. And the danger of a catastrophic fall is greatly reduced. Instead, just sit on the seat, fasten the safety belt and be carried effortlessly upstairs. Even those who don’t want to use a stairlift each time can find that having one available makes all the difference on bad days, first thing in the morning or last thing at night when they’re tired. Leading stairlift companies now have careful procedures in place to ensure clients are safe during surveys and installation, minimising contact. In most case, you won’t even need to be in the same room. Above all, having a stairlift in your home helps you maintain your self-reliance. Why depend on others to see you up and down the stairs when you can make your own way — and singlehandedly take control of life’s ups and downs!