Health & Medical Health Care

Mobility Lifts - Making It Easy to Get Around

In everyday life, those with physical limitations will find themselves in a number of situations where they need some assistance.
It might be a matter of accessing a building which doesn't have a ramp or, for an elderly person living in a two storey house, the indoor flight of stairs could be too difficult to navigate without help.
These situations and difficulties are easily solved with the installation of a mobility lift.
A mobility lift is a cleverly designed piece of equipment that comes in different forms depending on what it is required for.
You could have one known as a 'platform lift' installed outside a residential property, to help someone in a wheelchair easily enter and exit the house.
These lifts are made to withstand the elements, and can come in stainless steel so that bad weather conditions don't cause rusting or damage.
Platform lifts can be customised to suit the required location, so there is a degree of flexibility for positioning and space.
All they need is an area of concrete or timber to be bolted securely into.
If the inhabitants of a large home have started to find a flight of indoor stairs a challenge, there is no need to sell the house and move to a one story dwelling.
It is now becoming increasingly common to take advantage of the mobility solutions available and look at getting a 'stair lift' installed in your stairwell.
This makes going up any number of flights of stairs an easy and comfortable experience.
It is possible to have either a straight stair lift, or one that fits to a curved flight of stairs.
They act like an elevator, gliding you up and down effortlessly; in fact, you can even summon your mobility lift by remote control! Size is no issue, as most mobility lifts can handle weight upwards of 120kgs.
They are also designed for complete safety; able to sense any obstructions, and automatically turn off if there is any indication of danger.
It is important that you find an accredited mobility lift supplier - the Ministry of Health or ACC should be able to recommend a trustworthy manufacturer.
There is no point continuing to struggle with indoor or outdoor access when great mobility solutions are readily available.
For your own health, or for the sake of your loved ones, make life a little easier and find the right mobility lift to suit your needs.


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