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Straight and Curved Stair Lifts Options

 Stair lifts for any stairway imagined

Stair lifts can alleviate a lot of  issues, allowing anyone with mobility problems to remain in their own home and to continue to enjoy the same pleasures as other family members. Stair lifts are safe, reliable and affordable. They are designed, manufactured and installed with the customers wishes paramount. They are above all designed to have little or no impact on the decor of the customers home. Stair lifts were created to overcome nearly every challenge the design of a home can throw at them. There is a solution and a stair lift for every circumstance. Stair lifts are designed for not only straight traditional staircases but for every style of staircase. If a staircase is curved, has bends or right angles, even corners a stair lift will still be suitable.

Stair lifts meet the challenge

It is assuring that despite the difficulties a staircase can present not only is there a stair lift that can meet the challenge it will be as safe and reliable as any stair lift made for ‘normal’ staircases. This reassurance is invaluable in helping the user to feel safe and secure. These well designed stair lifts allow users to effortlessly move from one floor of home to another when it suits them and without the need for assistance, no longer risking the safety of a helper. All stair lifts have in built safety features and are easily maintained and economical to run. In fact a stair lift will cost less to run annually then a household kettle. The stair lifts are battery powered with a back up source of power in case of power cut offs and include an obstacle sensor for added piece of mind. As with straight staircase lifts they are comfortable with a padded seat which folds up saving space when not in use.

Stair lifts offer greater freedom

By having a stair lift installed the user is given a degree of independence back and the feelings of frustration are somewhat removed. The feeling of liberty is important to everyone and for a person with mobility issues it is no less important. Many people quite mistakenly feel that if they have a staircase that is a little different to the more common straight staircase they will not be able to enjoy the use of a stair lift. This is not the case as stair lifts are available for every eventuality and will do the same brilliant job on straight or curved stairs.

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Mobility & Depression Help at Hand

Unknown Depression due to Mobility issues

There are lots of things we take for granted in our lives, mobility being one. The loss of mobility can have a devastating  affect on the individual, their immediate family and friends. Losing mobility is devastating and the everyday problems created by the loss of mobility are hard to comprehend. The loss of mobility can lead to feelings of isolation, futility and frustration. These emotions can fester and simmer under the surface leading to bouts of temper, anger and rage. When imagining issues around mobility many people automatically think about the loss of limbs forgetting that many otherwise able bodied people have mobility issues namely the elderly.

A major issue facing anyone who has lost their mobility or has seen it reduced through old age or illness is depression.

Depression is a silent danger that can that can surface at any time and to anybody, However, people with mobility issues are more likely to suffer depression then most. For the elderly the sense that after many active years they are no longer able to do the things they enjoy leads to a sense of frustration. For younger people with mobility issues the sense of injustice with life leads to frustration and increases the risk of depression. It is hard for people with full mobility to imagine the fear, loneliness and isolation that the loss of mobility can cause. Immediate family members and friends will show lots of support and this can be a vital asset, however, this support can often be resented by both parties as the loss of independence becomes more acute.

Quality of Life

In many cases the depression that mobility loss can cause will be accentuated by the sense that they can no longer lead a quality life in their own home. In their eyes for instance a house they have lived enjoyably in for several years is no longer available to them if it has stairs. The sense that they will no longer be able to enjoy the comfort of their bedroom or bathroom if they are situated on the first floor of the building will is devastating.

For many years now there has been help available to alleviate the cause of depression in people with mobility issues. A prime example is stair lifts. The assurance a stair lift can provide is immeasurable. Installing a stair lift in the home will go a great way to allowing a better quality of life to be enjoyed. Stair lifts while usually  fitted in the home can also be used to effortlessly transport customers down a flight of steps in a garden for instance allowing the user to enjoy time in the fresh air.

The stair lift provides a sense of independence that was before lacking.

They are safe, reliable and comfortable. Mountain West Stairlifts takes great steps to ensure that we meet all the users requirement. Installing a stair lift is hassle free, the stair lift blends in with existing decor and is affordable, both to install and run. A stair lift can play a vital role in keeping depression at bay and will most definitely help a person with mobility issues lead a better, happier and more independent life. They obviously will help to alleviate the cause of depression and will remove a barrier that has been placed in the way, allowing the user to enjoy certain things they believed would be denied to them.

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Stannah Stairlifts Simply the Best

Stannah and Stairlifts, Perfect Together !

When a company has been in business for nearly 150 years then you just know it must be doing something right. Stannah is the brand leaders in their field and deliver exceptional standards of service and expertise. Now operating in over 40 countries and have produced over half a million stairlifts.

Being so confident in their product that they offer a full refund if a buyer is in any way unsatisfied with their purchase. How good a promise is that? It shows how confident they must be in complete satisfaction. It doesn’t end there either. Each stairlift is designed, produced and installed with each customers’ individual needs provided for. The stair lifts themselves are economical, very low maintenance and cost less then a household kettle to run. When you consider the benefits that are gained by installing a Stannah stairlift then this low cost is unbeatable.

Stannah lets you stay in the home you love.

Stair lift If you don’t want to leave a family home then we can give you the opportunity to remain in a place that you love and cherish and that is priceless. Stannah knows what people want and take great pride in the fact that they remain a family business with its commitment to its staff and the level of service and professionalism that it can offer their valued customers.

Each Stannah stair lift is designed to fit effortlessly into a home and blend in with the existing style and decor.

They can be installed in a matter of hours and with little or no disruption. SOur stairlifts are noiseless and comfortably smooth. For complete peace of mind they come with a two year warranty and we will provide the first two services absolutely free for new stairlifts. They provide an excellent after sale service that leaves other brands trailing in their slipstream. You can also rest assured that every Stannah stairlift meets all safety standards, Stannah put their stairlifts through rigorous testing procedures to ensure that safety is always paramount. Stannah has a long tradition of providing exceptional products with their customers’ needs, the driving force behind their ideals.

The company has remained in the ‘family ‘ for many generations and Stannah is very proud of the awards and recognition they receive for their ethical business practice. These values are shared by the employees, who do a professional and dedicated job with customers regularly taking the time to contact Stannah and complementing the standards of workmanship they received.

Businesses rely greatly on their good reputation and Stannah has worked hard to build theirs and keep it. In fact Stannah is to the stairlift. Like cornflakes is to Kellog’s, it just sounds right, Stannah and stairlifts, perfect. For us its not about a sale its about the whole experience. Stannah has been in operation since the 1860’s and remain as strong as ever. There is nothing that we don’t know about the design, production and installation of stairlifts and if you are going to choose a stairlift then who better then Stannah with 150 years of experience you won’t be disappointed.

 

Stannah simply the best

 

How does a Stair lift Work

How Does a Stair Lift Work?

A stair lift is designed for people with mobility issues that make going up and down the stairs difficult if not impossible. They are not new in the market and have been around for years. Lots of physically challenged and elderly people have already benefited from them. If you are wondering if a stair lift will be of help to you, it is best to understand how it works.

Essentially, a stair lift is installed to a staircase so that people will not need to walk up or down the stairs. A standard stair lift has the following parts: A seat that usually comes with a foot rest, arm rest, railing, belt or pinion, motor, sensor, and controller on both ends of the staircase. The entire system is powered by a motor that gets power from a mechanical battery or electricity. There will be a railing that will be attached to your stair tread along the staircase’s path.

The  stair lift seat will then be attached to the railing. It will slide up or down the staircase depending on what you will do with the controller.

To operate, most stair lifts rely on a motor-driven belt. It is housed by the rail. It rolls just like a conveyor belt when someone pushed the button on the controller. It will stop rolling when someone presses a button for another command, uses the manual brake or when an object or person is sensed to be blocking the path.

If not relying on a belt, the stair lift is probably using a rack and pinion. The pinion holds the seat, it is mounted onto a rack that has gear-like mechanism, which rotates to have the lift go up or down the staircase.
The arm rest provides support and safety. You can also find models that have special safety features such as belts, manual break and sensors.

A Stair lift will go up or down when someone hops on it. One can go down the staircase using the lift and press the designated button so that the lift will go back up without someone on it. It can then be used by whoever needs it in the upper floor. The concern of having someone stuck in the middle of the staircase when electricity suddenly shuts off is also solved through rechargeable battery. Most brands of stair lifts today come up with a rechargeable battery that serves as an alternative or secondary source of power so that the lift will continue operating without electricity.

With continuous developments, different types of stair lifts are now available in the market. In fact, there are lifts for indoor use. There are also for outdoors that are much stronger and made to stand different kinds of weather. Stairlifts can be applied to straight or curved stairs.

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A Stairlift Showroom Importance

Having a showroom for stairlifts Matters

There are many types of Stair Lifts. When someone comes to your home and tells you about a Stair Lift for your stairs, gives you a price and a single sheet of paper about the lift he is showing you, be wary of that situation. That person probably only has that Stair Lift type in his stock and he needs to sell it. A showroom should be available for you to visit and see all the types of Stair Lifts and the different features which may help you in your situation. My Stair Lift has, several features that really matter to me which I would not have known about with out a showroom available. They were willing to meet with me at their showroom at my convenience, which did not happen to be during regular business hours. I really think it would be a mistake to buy a Stair Lift from a company with out a showroom, even if you don’t visit the showroom. The showroom is an indication of permanence. You can also see if Stair Lifts is really what do for a living or just a sideline If you find anything but Stair Lifts there, or one Stair Lift and a lot of other things be assured Stair Lifts are a side line with them, and you will always be treated as a sideline customer.

In Utah Stairlift Guarantee’s Make a Difference

Whats the difference is a stairlift with proper guarantees

Guarantee’s and Warranties are not always what they seem. Buying a Stairlift on the Internet virtually eliminates any Guarantee. They do not even have people to install the Stairlift , let alone to be available 24/7. Be sure that the company you by from has a shop, with factory trained and certified technicians, and a showroom with all types of Stairlifts. They should guarantee the Stairlift as long as you own it.