Benefits Home Chair Lifts
For those with disabilities and sometimes with the elderly, mobility issues usually involve everyday tasks that are challenging for many people that tend to take them for granted on a daily basis. This includes simply sitting down and rising from a seated position or climbing stairs with very little or no assistance. Thankfully lift chairs and chair lifts are here to offer a much-needed helping hand.
What's the Difference?
Before we get started, while their titles seem extremely similar at first glance, the difference between these two assistive living devices is almost night and day. In simple terms, a chair lift is commonly installed in a home with stairs to an upper level or perhaps a house with a basement to safely transport a person to their destination onto another floor without using the steps in a traditional manner.
On the other hand, a lift chair is a type of furniture that allows users to sit down and/or rise from a seated position as mentioned previously. While they resemble most recliners found in today's marketplace, it's actually specially designed as a medical devices. Finally, and without any further adieu, check out the benefits of using these devices for you or someone else you care about.
Staying at Home With Less Assistance
Usually, taking advantage of one (or both) of these options may make a difference between staying at home or being forced to reside in an assisted living facility. They may also reduce (or in some cases eliminate) the need for in-home care whether it's coming from a friend, family member, or hired professional. While we still want to see our loved ones on a regular basis, it takes a bit of the burden off them and may relieve the guilt some people might feel when relying on others for assistance.
BONUS: Don't overlook the fact that these options often greatly reduce the risk of potential falls or other injuries coming from moving from point A to B. While these dangers are usually associated with walking, these risks are also present when moving from a seated position to climbing stairs.
CHAIR LIFTS: Do They Increase Property Value(s)?
Although this topic seems a little bit sketchy many experts agree the installation of these devices could increase a home's property value. As an example, for those living in places where people commonly retire, this is an added bonus to the price of a house. Conversely, the chair portion and mechanics might seem unsightly or unnecessary to a buyer. However, they can be removed as part of a contingency plan with little or no sign of their previous existence other than being revealed during the disclosure process.
BONUS: Certain crafty real estate agents have found ways of working this piece of equipment into their sales pitch even if potential buyers turn up their noses at the device. Perhaps it could be a way of moving items like laundry, groceries, food, or other often heavier items from one level to the next without either carrying them up or down yourself without using the stairs at any given moment.
LIFT CHAIRS: What are Other Benefits?
The answer to this question is much clearer and is a resounding yes. Think of it this way, some models of lift chairs offer heat and/or massage as an optional upgrade providing relief from other issues or dilemmas for both the elderly and disabled:
In different levels of the reclining position available, putting one's feet up will aid in relieving a number of different problems from arthritis to edema and many other conditions like complications with heart disease or high blood pressure.
They're a great place to enjoy a quick cat nap or sleep overnight without having to relocate to another room or move to another piece of furniture like a couch or sofa.
Almost always available in a multitude of different colors and fabric choices, they'll fit into almost any type of home decor. BONUS: They're just so darn comfortable and easy to operate with a remote control given today's technology. And for those with pets who may be older or mobility-challenged themselves, these critters may also find these chairs more convenient to snuggle with their beloved masters.
More Added Bonuses While we're on the topic of bonuses, both chair lifts and lifts chair also offer benefits for those who are neither disabled nor elderly. For example, let's say younger residents might be interested in starting a family and both of these additions will be helpful. I think you know where we're going with this since expectant mothers also experience mobility issues and both of these assistive devices will aid as the mother grows closer to her delivery date and beyond.
And finally, for those who are either wheelchair-bound or otherwise restricted with mobility issues, AMS Vans (aka America's Mobility Superstore) is here to offer affordable options in transportation choices. Please feel free to contact us today whether you're in the market for a new or used vehicle, a commercial van, or an enhancement for an individual rider, we have a huge inventory available for your perusal without feeling any pressure to purchase.