How safe are stairlifts? That’s a question that seems to be on the minds of many buyers. That’s right. The thought of raising and lowering a chair rail can be scary. Just think, until just a few years ago, ski lifts never crossed our minds. Today, not only has it entered our minds, but we are seriously contemplating buying one, for ourselves or for a friend or loved one. However, with the growing population of disabled and elderly people, safety is a huge concern that is worth taking the time to provide peace of mind.

Now, according to experts, 7.1 million people have accessibility features in the home, such as raised toilets and/or seats, handrails, ramps, wider doorways, adapted door locks, lower counters, non-slip flooring, and stairlifts in the United States. . And with the large number of baby boomers, that number will increase in the coming years. This article will focus on the safety rules for stair lifts, how to maneuver, do’s and don’ts to ensure a positive experience on your mobile transporter.

Read below as we discuss the do’s and don’ts of mobile moves:

Do:

Make sure you buy a functionally reliable sound chair. Since most disabled people are on a fixed income (or bankrupt), money is a big concern. However, if you’re considering buying a used ski lift, exercise the same caution as if you were buying a used car. Ask someone who has experience with stairlifts to help you evaluate the used equipment (if possible). Be sure to do some research so you know what questions to ask. There is nothing better than an educated consumer.

Check if there is a seat belt. Standard equipment with many new chairlifts is a seat belt. Seat belts are designed for the same purpose as they are for cars. To protect you and keep you safe. While moving around in their mobile chair, some patients fall from leaning or shifting their weight in their seats. So always wear your seatbelt, you never know when you’ll need to make an emergency stop.

Whose:

If you’re thinking of buying a used lift…don’t buy one that’s more than 10 years old. According to the manufacturers, a stairlift usually lasts 10 years and sometimes a little more. So if you’re thinking of buying a used one, make sure it’s less than 10 years old for best performance.

When you ride your chairlift, try not to lean over. You don’t have to sit like a mummy, but don’t lean too far forward. Doing so can tip the chair, which could cause serious injury. Since there are more options when buying “new”, you can buy a lift that has a swivel chair, which you can adjust if you need to.

Remember that if you buy a new stairlift, you can customize your chair to best suit your health needs. Do not forget that a stairlift must last at least 10 years or more; wear your seat belt when traveling and remember not to be too active while en route. With approximately 10 percent of the world’s population suffering from some form of disability, the other 90 percent of the population is looking for solutions to make life as comfortable as possible… and that includes safe stairlifts.