Buying Off the Internet vs. Buying From a Local Company
Some people have a knack for seeing into the future. Years ago, a friend of mine predicted that internet shopping was going to be how people would someday buy all their goods and services. This was before the beginning of…
What Value does a Licensed Contractor or Insured and Bonded Company Bring to the Consumer?
First, some definitions – a licensed contractor is one who has received certification from a state licensing board attesting to the fact that this person is legally authorized to practice a profession or vocation, e.g. plumber, electrician, general contractor, etc.,…
Pros and Cons of stairlift Installations
There’s no doubt that the technology of the modern stairlift has provided seniors, as well as other individuals with mobility challenges, more choices than were available to previous generations. And for the most part, the benefits of having a stairlift…
The Importance of stairlifts for Seniors
According to a survey taken by the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP), nearly 90 percent of people over age 65, when asked, said that they would prefer to live in their homes as long as possible, and 80 percent…
High Pressure Sales Tactics – Got to Get the Sale!
There is an old adage in the world of sales: “People like to buy, but they don’t like to be sold.” The high pressure salesman does not believe strongly enough in this fact of human psychology. On the contrary, he…
Struggles – Part Two
In Struggles, Part One, I recounted how I had broken my ankle and was faced with the problem of navigating the stairs in my house and generally getting around without too much difficulty. Working with my crutches took a little…
Struggles – Part One
Going Up and Coming Down
A recent news article tells a touching story about an elderly mother and her only daughter. The older woman lives in a second floor apartment and the daughter, some miles away. Anna, the mom, is a frail Alzheimer’s patient who…
Using Stairlifts on Various Stair Layouts
A stairlift can be made to work on any stairway, but you must always consider the costs. Generally, stairlifts are great for added mobility because they offer significant functionality at relatively low cost. Straight stairways are the most common, and…
