Stairlifts for the Elderly: Stay Safe, Independent, and Comfortable at Home

Our mobility and balance can decline as we age, making everyday tasks like climbing stairs increasingly difficult and dangerous. For many seniors, the stairs in their home can become a daily challenge, limiting their independence and causing stress and anxiety. However, with a stairlift designed specifically for the elderly, you can regain the freedom to move safely and comfortably throughout your home.

Your home should be a place of comfort and security, not a source of stress and potential harm. Going downstairs for breakfast shouldn’t be stressful, nor should going up to bed, especially if you have limited mobility or pain. Falls can be a sign that your home environment is not as safe as it should be, and they can lead to serious injuries that impact your long-term ability to remain in the home you love.

Many people think continuing to use the stairs and steps will bring health benefits. While staying active is generally a good idea, straining to use the stairs can damage your knee joints. With more use comes more damage. Insisting on taking the stairs could increase the risk of falls and lead to accidents.

According to the National Council on Aging (NCOA), one in four senior Americans falls each year, making it the leading cause of both fatal and nonfatal injuries for adults aged 65+. 

• They reduce the risk of falls: We want to ensure you’re safe in your own home. You might start to take precautions to avoid falling down the stairs, but none of them will keep you as secure as a stairlift.

• They give you peace of mind: You know you’re safe on your stairs and in your own home. That will give you an added boost of confidence, and just knowing that you get to age in place will make you feel freer.

• They give you more freedom: Just think about all the things you could do instead of expending so much effort going up and down the stairs. 

• They are a cost-effective option: Stairlifts offer more comfort than relocating to the ground floor of your house, undergoing significant renovations, or moving to a nursing home. They are also the least expensive option in many cases. 

• They can be fitted to any type of stairs: Whether your stairs are indoors or outdoors, straight, or curved or with landings, narrow, or steep.

• Installation is easy: Installing a stairlift takes less than a day. All our friendly technicians have to do is drill a few small holes in your stairs as your stairlift is installed. No permanent damage is done and our technicians always clean up after themselves. 

Siena – Extra Comfort Stairlift

• Available in XL sizing

• A rounded back and wider seat to help you feel as comfortable as possible

• Longer armrests to give you extra stability

• One-way or two-way power swivel option available

• A powered footrest…

Starla – Elegant & Comfortable Stairlift

• Additional  design features to customize the stairlift to your decor

• The footrest is powered, so you do not have to bend over

• Starla won’t move until you are securely seated 

• Available for straight and curved staircases

Stannah 320 Stairlift – Outdoor Stairlift

• Designed for year-round use

• Operational between 14°F - 105°F

• Includes a key lock and protective cover 

• Safer than a slippery ramp 

Sadler – The Perch Stairlift

• A perch seat to support your weight, taking strain off your knees, hips, and back

• Adjustable height for better ergonomics

• Sadler won’t move until the safety seat belt is locked in place

• No swiveling is necessary as Sadler parks on a landing

Siena One – Economy Stairlift

• Includes basic design elements and key features

• Ideal as a secondary stairlift for basements or garages

• The foldable footrest and seat are linked to prevent bending over

• Manual swivel levers turn the chair at the top of the stairs 

Stannah has been making stairlifts for the elderly for over 40 years. Safety has always been our top priority. Everything we’ve learned we’ve used to make our stairlifts for the elderly feel safer and more comfortable. 

Watch a video of a Stannah stairlift at work.

Ready to take the first step towards enjoying your entire home again? Contact us today to schedule your free, no-obligation home survey and receive a personalized quote.

Resources:

1. https://www.stannah.com/en-us/stairlifts  

2. https://www.aarp.org/health/healthy-living/climbing-stairs-live-longer/  

3. https://www.ncoa.org/article/get-the-facts-on-falls-prevention/  

4. https://www.stannah.com/en-us/resources/aging-in-place-accessibility-guide 

5. https://www.stannah.com/en-us/stairlifts/outdoor-stairlifts 

6. https://www.stannah.com/en-us/stairlifts/straight-stairlifts 

7. https://www.stannah.com/en-us/stairlifts/curved-stairlifts  

8. https://www.stannah.com/en-us/resources/stairlift-requirements 

9. https://www.stannah.com/en-us/stairlifts/sadler-chair 

10. https://www.stannah.com/en-us/stairlifts/stannah-siena

11. https://www.stannah.com/en-us/stairlifts/stannah-siena-one

12. https://www.stannah.com/en-us/stairlifts/starla-chair  

13. https://www.stannah.com/en-us/stairlifts/outdoor-stairlifts  

14. https://www.stannah.com/en-us/about-us 

15. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WrhXHdMlVtA    

16. https://www.stannah.com/en-us/free-quote