Do you remember the advertisement in which elderly ladies and gentlemen dressed neatly descend the stairs? For many of us it is clear that stair lifts are for old people. But is it really like that? What does accessibility mean for people with walking disabilities and what contribution do stair lifts make? In the nursing insurance jargon, stair lifts improve the living environment. Up to 4000 euros subsidy per person can receive people with a degree of care if a lift can protect the bones from fractures.
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Housing suitable for the elderly and disabled
One thing is clear: tripping hazards such as carpet edges or doorsteps can be removed without great expense. Carpets can be removed and doorsteps can be negotiated with small ramps. Stairs, however, pose a greater challenge.
Stairs as an insurmountable obstacle
If you are not lucky enough to live in a ground-level apartment or house, stairs can limit people in their independence in the event of illness, old age or a disability. The preservation of autonomy also plays an important role for wheelchair users.
The right solution for every situation
While seat lifts are particularly relevant for older people, disabled wheelchair users are mostly interested in so-called platform lifts or lifting platforms. Wheelchair lifts are mainly used outside of public facilities. Together with the wheelchair, the drivers climb the stairs vertically. Wheelchair platform lifts, on the other hand, are similar to seat lifts. With the help of a guide rail, the platform, including the wheelchair and the driver, slides up and down above the steps.
Stairlifts for more independence
Accessibility is an issue for all types of walking disabilities, so advice is worthwhile. . A 4000 euro subsidy from the nursing care fund is also possible when buying used stair lifts. That’s why buying a used stairlift is a cheaper alternative where buyers don’t have to compromise on quality. Stair lifts contribute to a barrier-free life and ensure independence, especially within your own four walls . Let us advise you individually, get comparative offers and weigh up the purchase of a used system.
