Chair Lift Convenience and Mobility

A chair lift is a device that is usually installed in houses and buildings where there are people with limited mobility. Many older people and those with disabilities do not like to transfer to homes that are more convenient. Being unable to manipulate oneself up and down the stairs can be difficult for them. Many of the older people may prefer to transfer to nursing homes that are accessible to handicap people or move in to a relative's house. On the other hand, there are people who dislike being dependent on other people and prefer to live in their own houses despite the difficulty of manipulating the different levels. The independence that they feel when they do not need to depend on other people for the simple action of going up and down the stairs is priceless, and many of the disabled like to have a chair lift installed in order to help them with this issue. There are many different types of lifts that are used to facilitate better mobility for individuals. An elevator might be easiest to have because it fits the wheelchair and the individual just needs to push buttons, but this can be very expensive and there has to be a certain amount of space ready for its installation.

Straight Stairs

Straight stairs are among the easier obstacles that can be resolved by lifts. Many homes have steps that are just a few, around three to four while others have steps that go all the way up to the second level of the house. Whether the steps are just a few or up to the second level, installers have no difficulty resolving this. Basically, straight and simple stairs are the easiest to install. Rails just need to be put up by one side of the stairs. These rails are where the device goes up and down on a sort of track much like that of a train. This is where the chair lift will be installed in order for the disabled person to ride on it with or without wheelchair. Some people do not actually use wheelchairs but still have difficulty maneuvering up and down the staircase. More convenient lifts are those that have the ability to carry a full wheelchair.

Curved Stairs

The curve of some staircases may seem daunting to those who own the house but chair lift installation experts know that it definitely can be done. The same concept that was applied to the straight steps will be applied to the curved stairs. A set of corresponding rails are affixed to the sides of the staircase and these are where the device will pass. The measurement of the stairs needs to be accurate because many of the curved parts of the rails are made to order to fit a particular staircase. In many cases, the installation may take longer than that of a straight staircase because each piece needs to fit well into each other. A mistake or a hitch in the fitting may cause an accident or may not allow the chair lift to function properly and comfortably.