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Make Using Stairs Much Safer

Going up and down the stairs is something that most aged folks feel is the most dangerous part of their day. Having to balance and climb can result in critically injuring yourself and falling, and is a dangerous mix. A stair lift can turn this into a simple and enjoyable activity, instead of one you worry.

Avoid Breaking a Hip

The stairway are among the very dangerous spots in your home, plus a single drop can result in a serious injury that can greatly hinder you for years. By avoiding falling on the staircase, you can add many additional years to your life, and relish your family and grandkids for considerably more. Avoid breaking a hip, knee or back with a tumble down the stairs.

Stop Having to Worry About Your Loved Ones safety

For the kids of aging parents, the daily worry of if their parent is not trapped and still healthy is a daily anxiety. You make life easier for everyone about, knowing the stairs now are considerably safer than before, and can greatly reduce this worry by including a stair lift to the home,.

Allentown

Does the extra help you supply your elderly parent or dependent seem overwhelming and too dangerous when it comes to accompanying them down and up the stairs?

Folks dwelling in Allentown neighborhoods rely on our professionals that are qualified, because we focus on safety and precision when installing your stairlift and can fit it within a couple of hours or within a day depending on your own staircase.

Choose to place the heads of friends and family at ease.

We worry about those who are closest to us. Peace of mind is an important element of dwelling in an emotionally supportive way. What occurs to your body, including the apprehension that you expertise with all the loss of your mobility and independence affects people you adore, and that includes neighbors, family, coworkers and friends.

Your family will appreciate that you’ve taken steps to help them help you, but also you could recover some of your independence safely and securely in Allentown.

When you have a stairlift properly installed by our Allentown team, then your loved ones can stop envisioning the worst when you are alone at home. They are able to feel more assured that you’re getting around your home and they can put to rest the idea of placing you into an unknown setting at a care facility.

You can stay at home, by giving your loved ones peace of mind along with your family may take pleasure in the time on you, since you’ll have fewer things to worry about.

Keep your Independence in Pennsylvania, because the stairs do not have to confine which part of the house you go to.

Suddenly needing to deal with restricting your movements as an outcome of mature age or a disability can force you to lose your confidence. It can decrease the quality of your own life. So you can stop letting those stairs destroy your day that’s unnecessary with new technologies that can be set up on your home.

Plenty of people face the tough choice of how to continue to live comfortably in their home and enjoy greater rates of dignity when facing mobility restrictions. We are stuck with by our desire to help you to get around and live an unaffiliated lifestyle even if our bodies change with age.

Needing to wait around for someone to aid you in routine tasks or getting to your own comfy bed can take its toll. The truth is, it is among the core values that caregivers focus on, making sure that they maintain a sense of dignity and also respect for a loved one facing these challenges.

No wonder, the desire for dignity and esteem truly grows stronger when a person becomes sick, disabled, or challenged with mobility problems.

It’s not impossible that you’ve already decided to live at home, rather than an assisted living facility, despite having to face a handicap or age-associated challenge coming your way.

Perhaps you’re unfamiliar with installing a stairlift can help you keep your access to each area of your home.

Our Allentown staff knows how important it’s to get your questions answered and is available right now to provide you the support and aid assist you to move around and you must make an educated choice.

Frequently Asked Questions


1) What types of financing are available if insurance doesn't cover home modifications?

Depending on your own medical condition, there are several programs which help make the house adjustment more affordable. 1. The Fall Prevention Center of Excellence lists government grants that are available for home alterations. 2. Contact the National Council on Independent Living Center (703) 525-3406 on the best way to get financing and referral services locally. 3. Call (202) 708-1112. 4. It may reassure you to be aware of that if your insurance doesn't cover the cost, several of the stairlift makers have partnered with banks to provide funding alternatives, including loans and monthly payment choices. 5. There are other options to think about. The IRS may determine your home alteration qualifies for tax deductions. Phone the Internal Revenue Service to determine if you can deduct the price of installing your stairlift. IRS Publication 502 is a good resource that can help you gauge whether altering your stairs qualifies you to deduct it as a medical expense. You may also phone them at (800) 829-1040. 6. Some Area Agency of Aging use resources from the Older Americans Act Title III to alter homes if you qualify. Call the Eldercare Locator at (800) 677-1116 or visit www.n4a.org 7. Many cities and towns use Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) for home alterations, so check with your Allentown, Pennsylvania office. You can phone them toll free at 877-866-2476 or visit http://www.nahro.org

2) Are there any good options for used or recycled lifts in my area?

Yes. Stairlifts that are reconditioned and recycled are accessible and are an alternative. Custom designed curved stairlifts are more difficult to resell, because the angles round the curves truly must be a very close match. A recycled stairlift is fundamentally good merely because it's used and offers lots of edges. Many Pennsylvania stairlift firms buy back stairlifts and resell them used. A used stairlift resold and may have been removed, because the man who depended on the lift enhanced in their own state, they went, or the need for it was temporary. They cost significantly less than new versions. Be sure you ask some questions, when buying a used lift. Ask about the prior owner and their weight /height demands. We advise that you do not purchase because that version is close to retirement, one that is 10 years old. You can shorten the span of tracks if needed, as mentioned before. Nonetheless, be sure to adhere to quite a measured strategy for cutting tracks, because a mistake will cost you.

3) About how long does it take to fully install one of these lifts in my Allentown home?

A fitting can take between 1-2 hours for straight stairs. A Pennsylvania professional will install the rail first, followed by the motor as well as the seat. Appropriate installation includes once it's been tested after the fitting, walking you through the attributes of your new stairlift. A fitting for a curved stairlift can take up to a half day.

4) Is there any permanent damage when installing one of these lifts?

No. One of the reasons that the stairlifts are attached to the stairs is to shield your Allentown dwelling from damage related to installment. The few screws attached to the stairlifts can be handled by the treads of the stairs. The holes are simple to cover. The carpet will even have holes in it. The complete worth of your home won't depreciate. Realtors used to recommend that a stairlift be removed prior to putting your house out there, yet given increased life expectancy, if you plan on selling your home, this isn't any longer the case. You transfer or may also completely remove the stairlift with no signs of installation when you need or no longer want it.

5) Can a stair lift go around corners?

Yes. Although straight stairlifts are frequently not as expensive, curved stairlifts can be custom built to fit any stairs. Modern railing designs to fit your lifestyle, leaving lots of room for people to walk the stairs up and down easily, and effortlessly can help the stairlift traveling around corners snugly, comfortably.

6) Does it increase or decrease the value of my home?

The total value of your house will not depreciate. Should you plan on selling your Allentown home, realtors used to advocate that a stairlift be removed prior to putting your house on the Pennsylvania marketplace, nevertheless given increased life expectancy, this is not any longer the case. You may even completely remove the stairlift with no signs of installment when you need or want it or go. Realtors can list the home is suitable for accessible independent living and that the stairlift is a high utility value for disabled people and if a purchaser desires it removed, then they offer that chance.

7) Can you apply for one of these lifts if you are on disability?

Someone have a health condition that meets their definition of disability and qualifies for Social Security disability benefits when they've worked in a job that was covered by Social Security. In case you are injured or on disability, benefits may be covered. Since SSI is a needs-based program and an SSI recipient must have limited income and resources, qualification for the Plan for Achieving Self-Support (PASS) allows a person who has a disability to attain an occupational goal. The cash that is set aside under a PASS can be used for anything that results in an occupational objective and can be utilized to cover home adjustments via an SSI savings strategy. You can find out more about PASS through your Pennsylvania Social Security Administration office or call toll free 800-772-1213.

8) How much do stair lifts costs?

According to Consumer Affairs, the top nine stairlift brand names starting with the finest-rated include: Accessible Building, Acorn Stairlifts, Ascent Stairlifts, Silver Cross, Bruno, AmeriGlide, State Home Elevator, 101 Mobility and Stannah. Experts rate these based on a variety of features, variables, and due to conditions. Since every stairs is different, several companies do not publicize their costs. Used stairlifts can cost under $2,000. Rental and assistance programs are accessible. While others don't comprise setup in the purchase price, some products are sold as complete packages including a guarantee as well as installment. The shape of the stairwell, the length of the seat style the course, labor, and also the features you need decide the cost.

9) Can the track be shortened?

Yes. The tracks could be corrected and also the length can be reduced. Yet, using the right personal protective equipment is highly recommended. Some producers of stairlifts supply do it yourself cutting directions. Here's the catch. The track determines how nicely the stairlift will run. Ensuring that you get the length of the stairs to correspond together with the track length is extremely essential. Without proper measurements, you may discover that the setup leads to more difficulties instead of relying on professional installers with experience. You might have trouble returning them depending on the yield policy should you cut the courses incorrectly. Most manufacturing companies will merely accept returns if the track hasn't yet been cut, because the cut of the course is custom. We highly recommend that you cut yourself to the path or do not install your own stairlift. It's not so safe. Some dealers will not sell you the stairlift if you plan on installing it yourself. An incorrect shortening of the wrong length of track or the track can not prove very safe, particularly when the track is not too long. It's essential the tracks as well as the seat work just. Accredited installers stress and will save you from a lot of head aches and terrible injuries are prevented by possible.

10) How do stair lifts work?

Basically, it is like riding in your ski lift, minus the bitter cold. You sit in a motorized swivel chair snugly equipped to make you as comfortable as possible with personalized characteristics. A safety belt keeps you securely in place and also a foot rest prevents you from hitting on the steps while utilizing the lift. Some stairlifts call/send controls on the wall near the courses for a user or you can definitely use a remote control to send the chair in which you would like it to go. Occasionally the control panel is situated on the seat arm. Become knowledgeable about the particular attributes of your unit. Once you're prepared, depending on the version you leased or purchased, you can control the rate and adjust the seat as you travel up and down your staircase. The lift consists of a your comfy seat, a passenger car, the control system, as well as a motor in order you can once more regain your mobility. Some models rely on a belt like a conveyor belt and other versions utilize a rack and pinion system.

11) How fast do stairlifts go?

Usually the speed ranges from 13.78 feet per minute to 29.53 feet per minute with the speed changing with the rider's weight, all within the recommended industry standard. The most speed in the US is 40 feet per minute. Units can have an emergency brake safety feature in the event you feel out of control descending. The American Society of Mechanical Engineers oversees the standards for stairs chair lifts for matters of public safety, including speed under ASME A18.1.. Some makers offer a variable speed of 0 to 38 feet per minute.

12) Does AETNA cover the cost of these lifts?

No. Aetna bases this determination on whether several standards are satisfied. The Aetna member must be: (1) incapable of standing up from a standard armchair at home; (2) and must have severe arthritis of the hip or knee, or have acute neuromuscular disease; (3) and the seat lift mechanism must be prescribed to effect improvement, or arrest or retard deterioration in the member's condition; (4) and once standing, the member must possess the capability to ambulate. Then, Aetna would contemplate seat lift mechanisms medically necessary durable medical equipment (DME). Nevertheless, Aetna does not cover stairlifts because they may be considered house modifications. They basically follow Medicare's rules for lift mechanisms as explained in the question that handles Medicare coverage of these medical devices.
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