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
We often think that the only people with mobility challenges in their homes are either elderly or chronically infirm. But after an accident, even the young and otherwise healthy can have problems getting around the house. That’s what happened to…
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…
Most Common Safety Features of Stairlifts
Stairlifts are an important, yet convenient device for the many people who may have mobility issues. stairlifts could be used for many reasons, but it is critically important that each method of use is safe for the user. Safety features…
Medicare Coverage for Mobility Equipment, Explained
One of the first questions many folks ask when they are facing mobility issues is how they will pay for the mobility equipment they need. For most, Medicare is the first place they look for coverage. However, when it comes…
Deciding if Your Mobility Issues Warrant Leaving Your Home
When a person first develops mobility issues, they and their family are often faced with a tough decision. Should they remain in their own home or move into an assisted-care facility? Unless the person with mobility issues already lives in…
