How is a stairlift operated?
Stairlifts Newcastle are a mobility aid for anyone who needs help going up or down stairs. Having been around since the 1920’s, stair lifts have come a long way and changed a lot since they were known as Inclin-ator’s and nowadays with full electrical capability the controls are also much different.
Newcastle Stairlifts are usually operated using a control system on the arm of the lift itself. In most modern stair lifts, this comes in the form of a switch or a toggle lever. The larger toggle switch enables uses with severely limited mobility or painful conditions to use stair lifts both easily and safely.
These electronic controls are used very extensively with many stair lifts having radio frequency or infrared remote controllers. It is well known that radiation from things such as fluorescent lighting can interfere with the infrared stair lift controls and head and incandescent lights can in some circumstances have an adverse effect.
The control circuit design though needs to vary between different manufacturers and models of stair lift. For example, curved rail stair lifts have more complex controls than those with straight rails. This is because the seat of a curved rail stair lift needs to tilt to remain horizontal whilst making its way around curves and different angles of incline in the stairwell which requires an additional motor and link system to work. The carriage also slows down for bends but travels faster in straight lines, meaning again it needs the more complex control system. Modern day controls have small micro compressors which can remember the characteristics of the journeys it makes and keep the data for a service engineer making a maintenance call.
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Benefits of StairLifts for the Elderly
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For a lot of people, old age has a detrimental effect on their movement capabilities and can become a real struggle. These can include amongst others, walking any distance, bathing and climbing up or down the stairs. Fortunately, there are many assisted living aids that can help older individuals maintain their independence as well as their safety and help them to manage themselves and their lives better. Stated by the NHS, the assisted living aids can include wheelchairs, walking sticks, oxygen bottles and even stair lifts which are made to aid anyone who has trouble getting up and down the stairs.
The benefits of having a stairlifts installation to maintain your ability to traverse a stair case in old age are many. Firstly, the installation of a stair lift can prevent severe or life threatening injuries. As we grow older, our bones and bodies slowly get weaker and weaker and any case of falling can cause severe damage. For example, a few years ago my grandmother fell down the stairs whilst trying to carry laundry and broke her hip. In this situation, the installation of a stair lift would be incredibly beneficial to aid her in doing such a simple task as carrying the laundry up or down without the risk of injury.
Another benefit to the installation of having a stair lift is a financial one. The installation would mean that there would be no need to build an additional bedroom on the first floor of the property or the possibility of having to move to a bungalow. Not only does this save money up front, but over time it will save you considerable amounts in the long run. Having a stairlifts can also boost the confidence of the user by giving them the independence they want to finish tasks on their own.
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Although, if you are looking for a Stairlift for either the inside of your home or the outside of your home then look no further. Alpha Stairlifts are the leading Stairlift provider in the North East of England, our mechanics can build and fit the stairlift quickly, professionally and exactly to your requirements.
Whether you want an inside stairlift just to get you to the bedroom and back, or an Outdoor Stairlift to get you up and down your garden steps, then you don’t need to look any further, because we will have everything that you need to meet your requirements of the stairlift.
If you’re worrying about having a Stairlift but don’t think you can because you have a Curved/Circular staircase, then you will be pleased to know that we build Curved & Straight Rail Stairlifts custom to that set of stairs. Our mechanics will be able to sort your every need with your stairlift and they’re very friendly people too, they will get the job done quickly, fantastically and will enjoy a good conversation with you too!
