Make Going Up and Down
Dangerous Stairs SAFE Again and Reclaim Your Freedom with a Stair Lift

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Make Stairs Less Deadly

Going up and down the stairs is something which most elderly individuals feel is the most dangerous part of their day. Having to balance and scale can lead to critically injuring yourself and falling, and is a dangerous mixture. This cans turn into a simple and enjoyable activity, instead of one you worry.

Make Daily Life MuchEasier and Less Painful

With failing knees and hips, going up and down stairs can be incredibly debilitating for lots of folks. A fresh lift turns something you need to do multiple times in a day instead of a painful one, into an enjoyable encounter, and makes that procedure totally pain-free. A new lift is likely to make your daily life much simpler.

Be able to Stay in Your Bowie Home Longer

With a new stair lift you will manage to stay in your Bowie home for much longer, without having to go to a brand-new and unknown place. It makes going up and down the stairs every day a fun activity rather than a debilitating one, and certainly will let you stay in the house you adore for years longer than you normally could.

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Does having to take the staircase at home make you wish you’d the same choice whenever you are in a public place just like you do to take the lift?

Do you procrastinate since you can’t get up the stairs and then get frustrated that your list of matters to do is more?

Does the extra assist you to supply your aged parent or dependent seem too risky and overwhelming when it comes to following them up and down the stairs?

People living in Bowie neighborhoods rely on our capable professionals, because we focus on accuracy and security can fit it within a few hours or within a day depending on your stairs and when installing your stairlift.

Relieving pain for the fastest growing section of the citizenry in the world is part of what makes our communities supportive.

Pain does not have to be a regular process of aging, but doctors acknowledge that aged patients frequently believe that it is. Pain can interfere to your social life and can impair your day-to-day activities. Some withdraw from activities and loved ones depending on how much pain their long-term state brought them on a daily basis. Millions of people suffer in line with the American Pain Society and look for relief or several of them fail to find treatment.

By installing a stairlift in your Bowie house, you can reduce your suffering and still stay mobile.

Maybe the pain won’t go away completely and you have to get yourself to talk to your physician about how to recover control over your life. In the interim,, a stairlift won’t fill you with anxiety every time you walk up the stairs. Seniors or those who are challenged by freedom who endure a fall-related injury frequently require lifelong care worse, or afterwards, totally remove living alone.

A stairlift will remove the anxieties as well as the chances that you’ll aggravate your pain.

With a stairlift, you will not have a painful tumble.

You can now pursue your daily tasks with convenience and relaxation and stop the excruciating painful journey, because you deserve options that could improve your life.

Enjoy constantly, effort and love you have put into your house once again.

Decide to set the heads of relatives and friends at ease.

We worry about those who are closest to us. Peace of mind is an essential section of residing in an emotionally supportive way. What occurs to your body, for example, anxiety that you expertise together with the loss of your mobility and freedom influences people you love, and that includes neighbors, family, colleagues and friends.

Your family will appreciate that you have taken steps to help them help you, but also which you can regain some of your autonomy safely and securely in Bowie.

When you have a stairlift properly installed by our Bowie team, then your loved ones can stop imagining the worst when you’re alone at home. They could feel more reassured that you’re getting around your house and they can put to rest the notion of placing you into an unknown setting at a care facility.

You can stay in your home by giving your nearest and dearest peace of mind along with your family can take pleasure in the time with you, since you’ll have fewer things to worry about.

Our Maryland staff is prepared to supply you with a quote and discuss your particular requirements for installing a stairlift in Bowie, to put your family members heads at ease and to improve every day of your own life!

Frequently Asked Questions


1) How sturdy are these lifts to install?

The sturdiness of the seat assembly and track of a stairlift can fluctuate so it is good to do some assignments. More than a few companies claim the sturdiest in the industry is the model that offers the most significant weight capacity at 400 lbs.. Heavier duty versions demand stronger tracks and larger batteries. Most lifts are designed to fit riders who weigh 250 pounds or less. Heavy duty models cost more so be sure to get the model that fits the person who will use the stairlift. Always check whether the maker has a proven reputation for durable, safe and well made products.

2) Does health insurance cover equipment cost and installation of a lift?

Because they are dwelling alterations, not durable medical equipment, Medicare doesn't cover stairlift equipment and setup prices. Durable medical equipment contains elevators which are accustomed to help a patient in out of a chair or bed. Medicaid in your state may cover stairlifts through Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Waivers. In Maryland, individuals with limited financial resources might qualify for the Maryland Medicaid COPES Waiver, recently replaced by the Community First Choice Option. It enables people who require nursing home level attention to receive that care at home and supports independent living, including coverage for home alterations. Family members could be compensated for providing caregiving help. Based on the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP), some private health insurance providers may offer financial assistance for some home modifications if the elevator is considered a medical necessity. It is better to review insurance policies that are different. Some private health or long-term care insurance can help pay for home modifications that are small. Check with your Bowie insurance carrier to review coverage choices.

3) How much do they weigh?

The units are not light, which is one of the reasons we don't recommend trying to install them yourself. The lightest units on the market weigh 165-180 pounds installed (chair and track). Some units weight over 250 pounds installed. Tracks and chair assemblages come in various sizes and shapes and are created of different kinds of stuff determined by its greatest attributes and the model.

4) How are you supposed to run power to a stair lift?

Electric-power (AC) stairlifts need a grounded normal 110v/20 amp wall socket found at or near the bottom or top of the stairs. Plug in the DC powered stairlift when it is not being used to recharge the battery. There are also DC powered units that empower the AC electricity to always charge the batteries while the DC power is used by the stairlift from the batteries. If there is a power outage, the battery used stairlift will continue to run until it runs out of power. The DC stairlift WOn't run if the transformer burns out and you also must have the charger.

5) Can the track be shortened?

Yes. The tracks may be corrected and the span could be reduced. Nonetheless, using the correct personal protective gear is highly recommended. Some manufacturers of stairlifts supply do it yourself cutting directions. Hereis the catch though. Ensuring you get the span of the staircase to correspond with the course length is extremely essential. Without proper measurements, you may realize the installation results in more problems instead of relying on professional installers with expertise. You might have difficulty returning them depending on the yield policy, should you cut the courses wrong. We highly recommend that you cut yourself to the track or do not install your own stairlift. It is not too safe. An incorrect shortening of the wrong length of track or the path can not prove extremely safe, especially when the path is not too long. If the individual who wants the stairlift steps off of the chair short of the ground floor or on top of the stairway, they can injure themselves. It's extremely important that the seat and the tracks work precisely. Accredited installers will save you from lots of headaches and stress and dreadful harms are prevented by possible.

6) Can you build one of these yourselves?

It certainly depends on your technical know-how. It's an extremely daunting procedure. You can locate used stairlifts and save yourself from the hassle that is built-in and potential risks of building one yourself. Some layouts are offered on the Internet, nevertheless, without the proper tools, materials and welding knowledge, this approach might take quite a long time to build and also a lot of annoyances. Also, when you compare common design plans for a stairlift to purchasing a tried-and-true tested model, a homemade variant and commercial models can't compete as far as compactness and appearance. It's a rugged strategy to use. Also, remember safety is really a headache for anybody who's going to rely on the lift, so it is vital for you to do thorough testing and frequent checking of your handiwork.

7) How much would a cheap one cost?

Recommend that you be careful of scams. we although you can likely find an affordable stairlift for about $1,000, but Many people have purchased a unit that was very cheap and soon learned that there were flaws in the unit or they did not function correctly once they got them. Quality is very important because you might end up spending more to keep a low-cost purchase. As a way to locate an affordable alternative, consider purchasing models that are used or letting one. Scroll through this page to see our guidance on looking for units that are affordable and finance choices.

8) Does AETNA cover the cost of these lifts?

No. Aetna bases this decision on whether several criteria are fulfilled. 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 serious neuromuscular disorder; (3) and the seat lift mechanism should be prescribed to effect improvement, or arrest or retard deterioration in the member's state; (4) and once standing, the member must have the capacity to ambulate. Subsequently, Aetna would consider seat lift mechanisms medically necessary durable medical equipment (DME). Nonetheless, Aetna doesn't insure stairlifts because they're considered house modifications. They basically follow Medicare's rules for aerodynamic lift mechanisms as described in the question that handles Medicare coverage of these medical devices.

9) How do stair lifts work?

Basically, it is like riding in your ski lift, minus the bitter cold. A safety belt keeps you firmly in place as well as a foot rest prevents you from hitting the steps while utilizing the lift. Some stairlifts come with mounted call/send controls on the wall close to the tracks for a user or a remote control can be used by you to send the seat in which you want it to go. Occasionally the control panel is located on the seat arm. Become acquainted with the specific attributes of your unit. Once you are prepared, depending on the model you bought or rented, you can control the rate and adjust the seat as you travel up and down your stairs. The lift consists of a a passenger car, a motor, the control system, as well as your comfortable seat so that you can once more regain your mobility. Some versions rely on a belt like a conveyor belt and other models use a rack and pinion system.

10) How are they powered?

You can save energy by turning it off with the remote also, when you're not using the stairlift. Stairlifts come in both battery-powered (D/C) and electric (A/C) models. One concern is whether you reside in an area that experiences lots of power outages, as you do not need to be stranded mid-lift during a storm. (Nonetheless, ask the manufacturer about the backup power system which should be contained in your model.) Also, consider the cost of replacing the life of the battery and the battery. Generally, depending on the brand, it costs $30-$160 to replace the battery or batteries . While some favor electric versions for reasons which range from battery life to some apparatus issues specific to battery versions, others prefer battery-powered stairlifts, because they could result in lower electric bills, although the cost of the electricity to control the stairlift has been considered insignificant by most manufacturers. Because the battery model has a wall plug to maintain the battery charged, you don't have to plug in a battery charger after every use. Another thing to consider is the way mechanically inclined the user is, as the seat and housing on some models have to be removed and cables need to be disconnected and reconnected to fit the new battery. Request directions and see if it's something you will wish to replace yourself. We'd be very happy to assist you. Make sure there is a spark plug within a few feet of the elevator, in case you choose an electric model. No particular outlets are essential.

11) Can a stair lift go around corners?

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

12) Can these lifts be used on wood flooring?

Lifts can be set up on all forms of flooring (carpeting, concrete, tile, marble, linoleum, or bare wooden stairway). Holes will be obvious without carpeting when the stairlift is removed. However, the holes are not large and can be filled. Stairlifts can be installed on wooden outside steps. The rail will be attached to your wooden steps. In reality, most professionally installed stairlifts in Bowie cost between $500 and $1,000 for the labour given a variety of variables based on the issue of the job. Tile, concrete, or metal staircases are more difficult than wooden stairs. Having wooden stairs as a construction material of the staircase makes the occupation for an installer less labor intensive and more affordable for you.
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