Residential Elevators for Seniors

Is mom or dad having a hard time with the stairs in their home?
Installing a residential elevators could be the solution you are looking for!

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Installation can allow older adults to remain living in their own home. Many homes have bedrooms and living areas on different levels.

This is fine for most people but many older adults have difficulty with climbing stairs. It could be easier and safer to install a lift than move to another home simply because it has fewer stairs.

Moving to a new home and community is stressful and can disrupt your parents social life and sense of belonging.

This article will describe:

• General Information
• Benefits
• Where to start

General Information

• Defined as as enclosed lift that can travel vertically as much as 15m (50ft)
• Most cities do not require a license
• Styles range from unfinished open platforms to fully enclosed cabins with safety gates
• When building a new home, consider stacking closets above each other on various floors. This would allow installation with minimal modification of the homes structure.
• Easier to use than a stair lift. A stair lift consists of a seat which travels up and down the stairway on a track.
• Can cost $20,000+. However, this could be reduced if you purchase used equipment.

Benefits

• Creates an accessible home for both your parents, their friends and family, and future owners
• Eliminates the need to move because of difficulty climbing stairs
• Makes your parents safer
• Allows your parents to conserve energy for activities they enjoy doing
• Increases value of home
• Most models are maintenance free and relatively inexpensive
• Are beneficial for all users... moving laundry or groceries between floors

Where to Start

• Is not a project by a handyman. They are often complex projects.
• Speak with a local supplier (local medical equipment suppliers and elevator manufacturers)
• Have a health care professional attend the home visit with the supplier to ensure that the recommendations will meet your current and future needs
• Other professionals that could be involved: interior designer, architect, and home builder