A stairlift is a very flexible home handicap lifting device to own if you want to provide an independent mobility for family members who have motion difficulties.
They can operate stairlifts on their own and move between floors freely.
It is also very simple to operate and the users can learn how to use the lift within an hour.
Even though the stairlifts cost in the region of $2000 to $4000 for the mid-range versions, the intangible value that it brings to the user is beyond that.
A stairlift is a very flexible system.
It can be folded to save physical space when it is not in use.
The chairs can be folded and the platforms can be lifted up.
Modern stairlifts for the home are designed to save space, they have a slim profile and you may not even feel that it is blocking your path when you are using the staircase.
The stairlift tracks are also made to reveal very little of the interiors so that it will not spoil the overall aesthetic feel of the home.
Stairlifts come in different types to serve users with a variety of special needs.
The most common stairlift is the chair version where there is only a seat for the user.
This is for elderly users who cannot bend their legs to climb stairways.
Then there is the perch stair lifts which are for people who have difficulties sitting.
They will be in a half standing and seating position while holding on to a handle.
This is roughly similar to the standing stairlift where users are being moved while they are standing on a dock.
The biggest stairlift of all is the platform version which are used to transport heavier items such as electric wheelchairs.
If you were to buy a chair lift and want to switch to other types, you can switch the chair with platform of standing docks provided the manufacturer supports this feature.