Signs That A Stairlift May Help Make Everyday Life Easier

When people get a stairlift installed in their house, their primary regret is that they did not have it fitted sooner so they could appreciate the benefits before they became an abject necessity.

As with most pieces of adaptive equipment, a stairlift is an effective way for someone to keep their independence in their own home, enjoy everyday life a little more and feel safer getting around.

Sometimes the initial signs that a stairlift will make life easier are easy to ignore, particularly given the breakneck pace of everyday existence and the general resilience of people to keep going even through bouts of pain.

Taking A Deep Breath Before Taking The Stairs

It is surprisingly common for people to reach the staircase and take a deep breath before they start climbing up and down them, and almost every reason why this is the case could be a sign they need a stairlift.

It is often a consequence of a recent fall, stumble or scare, which can affect a person’s confidence, or it can be a sign of chronic pain, where they have to brace themselves before ascending.

You do not always need to use it, but it being an option can immediately help.

Needing To Sit Or Lie Down Immediately

Often mistaken as more general fatigue, if climbing the stairs wears a person out, it is important to understand why, and it can be caused by a condition making the stairs a more arduous task than they used to be.

It could be a respiratory condition, chronic pain, a degenerative disease or a condition that causes dizziness, but a stairlift can in all of these cases help to ease the strain and make life more enjoyable as a consequence.

Minimising Stair Journeys

Some people try to carry everything they are likely to need for the day or the night down with them in one go in order to avoid constant climbs. This can be painful or even dangerous for people who are struggling as it is.