Modern day living is a challenge, especially for people with disabilities and their families as modern homes and the cost associated with building one has led to a tendency to build higher in an effort to save space. Fortunately, the same modern world also offers the means to make life better and more convenient for the people who need it the most.
Wheelchair lifts are one such mobility equipment that help make life easier for people with disabilities. Home stair lifts are designed like mini-elevators that enable a handicapped person to reach multiple levels of a house or office independently and without the trouble and risk associated with using the stairs.
There are two general types of wheelchair lifts you can choose from. Manual lifts use hydraulic power to carry the passenger up and down the lift. A hydraulic stair lift offers a smooth and stable rise and descent, eliminating abrupt or sudden speed changes. This feature adds safety while you or your loved ones are using it. Furthermore, since it relies on hydraulic power, you don’t have to worry about getting stuck in it during power outages.
Electric lifts, on the other hand, are cheaper than their hydraulic counterparts and require minimum maintenance and system repairs. Most modern lifts have storage batteries that power their lowering device so you can rest that fear that somebody will get trapped in the middle of his trip up. Some electric lifts can even be fitted with other apparatus to ensure safety, convenience and versatility of the lifts.
Wheelchair lifts are a great addition to your home, school, hospitals, office and church or even in your car. They supplement the mobility offered by the wheel chair by enabling disabled family members or visitors to reach higher levels of your house or office. Modern lifts are designed to take up small space yet are powerful enough to lift up to 350 lbs. to a height of more than 20 feet and even come with an attachment to help carry cargo while you ride.
Car or vehicle lifts are also popular and are available with many car models and wheelchair vans. These lifts are designed to fit in your car, to be assembled in a flash and to be used with ease by one person. Ask your car dealer for available financing programs when buying your car.
The modern world provides us with the means to make our lives more comfortable with a multitude of mobility options. Don’t risk further injuries by trying to carry the wheelchair and its user when you can have both lifted with safety. Provide yourself, your family, students, church members, patients, and clients both safety and convenience by installing a wheelchair lift.