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Make Living Every DayEasier and Less Painful

With failing knees and hips, going up and down stairs could be incredibly distressing for a lot of individuals. A fresh elevator makes that process completely pain free, and turns something you have to do multiple times in a day into an enjoyable encounter, instead of a debilitating one. A new elevator will make your daily life easier.

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The stairway are one of the very most dangerous areas at home, plus one fall can result in a serious harm that will substantially hinder you for years. You may add many added years to your own life, and relish your family and grandkids for much longer, by avoiding falling on the staircase. Avoid breaking a hip, knee or back with a fall down the stairs.

Stop Having to Worry About The Safety of Your Loved Ones

For the kids of aging parents, the daily worry of if their parent is not trapped and still healthy is a daily anxiety. You make life easier for everyone around, knowing that the stairs now are much safer than before, and can significantly reduce this worry by adding a stair lift to the home,.

Alexandria

Does having to take the staircase at home make you wish you had the same option to take the lift whenever you’re in a public place like you do?

Does the extra assist you to provide your elderly parent or dependent seem too risky and overwhelming when it comes to accompanying them down and up the stairs?

Has the thought of having to build an additional bedroom on the first floor or move to one floor house crossed your mind?

Individuals dwelling in Alexandria neighborhoods rely on our professionals that are qualified, because we focus on security and accuracy can fit it within a day or within a few hours depending on your own staircase and when installing your stairlift.

Choose to set the thoughts of relatives and friends at ease.

We worry about people who are closest to us. Peace of mind is an important section of residing in an emotionally supportive way. What occurs to your own body, including the anxiety that you experience with the loss of your mobility and freedom affects people you adore, and that includes family, neighbors, colleagues and friends.

Your family will appreciate that you’ve taken steps to help them help you, but also which you can regain some of your independence safely and in Alexandria.

When you’ve got a stairlift properly installed by our Alexandria team, then your family members can stop picturing the worst when you’re alone at home. They are able to feel more reassured that you’re getting about your home and they are able to put to rest the concept of placing you into an unknown setting at a care facility.

You can stay at home, by giving your family members peace of mind and your family can enjoy the time on you, since you will have fewer things to worry about.

Alleviating pain for the fastest growing section of the citizenry in the world is part of what makes our communities encouraging.

Doctors declare that aged patients often believe that it is, although pain does not have to be a normal process of aging. Pain may interfere with your social life and can impair your day-to-day tasks. Some loved ones depending on just how much pain their long-term condition brought them on a daily basis and withdraw from actions. Huge numbers of individuals suffer based on the American Pain Society and look for relief or several of them neglect to find treatment.

By installing a stairlift in your Alexandria house, you remain mobile and still can decrease your suffering.

Maybe the pain won’t go away completely and you have to get yourself to talk to your doctor about how to regain control over your life. In the meantime, a stairlift won’t fill you with stress every time you walk up the stairs. Seniors or those who are challenged by mobility who endure a fall-related injury often require life long care worse, or afterward, completely eliminate living alone.

A stairlift will remove the chances and the anxieties that you’ll aggravate your pain.

With a stairlift, you will not have a debilitating fall. You can alleviate the pain that you currently experience by relying on our professional technicians to get you off your feet into a stairlift that will take you up and down those menacing stairway.

Avoid becoming one of the millions of elderly adults who endure moderate to serious injuries when they lost their equilibrium.

Now you can pursue your day-to-day activities with convenience and comfort and quit the excruciating painful journey, since you deserve options that could improve your own life.

Appreciate on a regular basis, love and effort you have put into your home once again.

We all need to be mindful in our own lives and that means paying attention to our current needs. If you’re ready to fit a stairlift into your Alexandria home, without altering the nature of your own home, our Virginia team is ready to install one in your house right away.

Frequently Asked Questions


1) How much do electric stair lifts cost in Alexandria?

Used electrical-powered stairlifts can begin at about $1,299.00, while battery-powered stairlifts can begin at about $1,399.00 in Virginia. Both models are priced when you get them new. The price difference is insignificant initially. In the long run, electric-powered stairlifts may cost you less, if you factor in the price of replacement and upkeep batteries. Frequently, although there are batteries which are reasonably simple to install depending on the version, it is recommended to get the battery rather than attempt to replace it yourself. Most batteries are rated to last for about 3,200 one way trips, but the life of the battery really depends on how frequently you use the stairlift.

2) Can these lifts be used on wood flooring?

Lifts can be set up on all kinds of flooring (carpet, concrete, tile, marble, linoleum, or bare wooden stairway). Holes will probably be obvious without carpeting when the stairlift is removed. However, the holes are small and can be filled. Stairlifts may also be set up on wooden outside steps. The railing will be attached to your wooden steps. In fact, most professionally installed stairlifts in Alexandria price between $500 and $1,000 for the work given a variety of factors based on the difficulty of the occupation. Tile, concrete, or metal staircases are somewhat more challenging than wooden stairway.

3) Is there any permanent damage when installing one of these lifts?

No. One of the reasons that the stairlifts are attached to the stairway is to protect your Alexandria home from damage related to installment. The few screws attached to the stairlifts can be handled by the treads of the stairs. The holes are not difficult to cover. The carpet will also have holes in it. The total value of your house will not depreciate. In case you plan on selling your home, realtors used to recommend that a stairlift be removed prior to putting your house in the marketplace, yet given increased life expectancy, this is no longer the case. You may even completely remove the stairlift with no signs of installment when you want or need it or transfer.

4) How are these lifts fitted?

Making your purchase can involve an excellent deal of effort, time and decision-making when you consider which features matter most to you and all the various sorts of stairlifts that are available to you personally that will best fit your needs. After you have determined, fitting the raise entails making certain that the best attention is given to the system fitting correctly in order that you don't have to worry about its security or dependability. Your best bet is to have it meet by licensed Alexandria professionals. These certified professionals measure the step heights and pitch angle to achieve precision. The professional will visit the website--indoor or outside--and determine the stairlift can fit your stairs. The track will be secured by them to the stairs with supports fixed to the staircase. Frequently people wonder if it is attached to the wall, but the stairlift is right fitted through the floor covering of the stairs. If the stairwell is removed, your stairs is free of damage. The rail attachment points are reachable over the top of any carpet you may have on the steps.

5) How do stair lifts work?

Basically, it's like riding in your ski lift, minus the bitter cold. You sit in a motorized swivel chair snugly equipped to make you as comfortable as possible with characteristics that are personalized. A safety belt keeps you securely in place and a foot rest prevents you from hitting on the steps while using the lift. Some stairlifts call/send controls on the wall near the trails for a user or you can definitely use a remote control to send the chair where you want it to go. Occasionally the control panel can be found on the seat arm. Become acquainted with the particular characteristics of your unit. Once you are ready, depending on the version you purchased or rented, you can control the speed and adjust the seat as you travel up and down your stairs. The lift consists of a the control system, a passenger car, a motor, as well as your comfortable seat in order you could once more regain your mobility. Some versions rely on a belt like a conveyor belt and other models utilize a rack and pinion system.

6) Is there any way to sell the equipment when we are done with it?

Yes. There are manufacturers and providers that offer buy-back programs. Many of them are going to remove the unwanted lift additionally. Many buyers hate to buy straight from a seller, because they should have it checked out by a professional to determine how well it works and whether it'll work on their stairway. Certain models sell simpler than many others.

7) Does AARP cover the cost of these lifts?

AARP isn't a provider of insurance, but contracts with insurance companies to make coverage available to AARP members. AARP does not cover the cost of any health needs or stairlifts and does not make individuals health plan recommendations. AARP does provide accessibility to medical care tools and coverage like Medicare Supplement Insurance and other health plans to members as a resource, but member benefits are provided by third parties. Check with the plans which are recorded under the membership services of AARP.

8) Does health insurance cover equipment cost and installation of a lift?

For the reason that they're dwelling alterations, not durable medical equipment, Medicare will not cover stairlift equipment and setup costs. Durable medical equipment contains lifts that are used to help a patient in out of a seat or bed. In Virginia, individuals with limited financial resources may be qualified for the Virginia Medicaid COPES Waiver, recently replaced by the Community First Choice Option. It enables people who require nursing home level attention to receive that care at home and supports independent living, including coverage for home alterations. Family may be compensated for supplying caregiving assistance. As stated by the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP), some private health insurance providers may offer financial assistance for some home modifications in the event the lift is recognized as a medical necessity. It is best to review insurance policies that are different. Some private health or long-term care insurance can help pay for house adjustments that are limited. Check with your Alexandria insurance insurance company to review coverage choices.

9) How much does a good stair lift cost?

The price averages around $3,500 to over $10,000 for a good stairlift. Rental and support systems are accessible. $6,000 and for a custom curved railing stairway prices are around $10,000. to for a straight flight of stairs look to spend between $2,500 While some don't include installment in the cost, some products are sold as complete packages including installation along with a guarantee. The shape of the stairwell, the length of labor, the seat fashion, the path, and the features you desire determine the cost.

10) Can you apply for one of these lifts if you are on disability?

Someone qualifies for Social Security disability benefits when they have worked in work that was insured by Social Security and have a health condition which meets their definition of handicap. Benefits might be covered in the event you are injured or on disability. Since SSI is a needs-based program and an SSI recipient must have limited income and resources, qualifications for the Plan for Achieving Self-Support (PASS) allows a person who has a disability to achieve an occupational goal. The money that's set aside under a PASS could be used for anything that results in an occupational objective and can be used to cover home adjustments via an SSI savings strategy. You'll learn more about PASS through your Virginia Social Security Administration office or call toll free 800 772 1213.

11) What types of financing are available if insurance doesn't cover home modifications?

Depending on your medical condition, there are a few plans which help make the house modification cheaper. 1. Government grants that are offered for home alterations are listed by the Fall Prevention Centre of Excellence. Those comprise: (a) the Assistive Technology Funding and Systems Change Project United Cerebral Palsy Associations (UCPA) at 800-872-5827-UCPA ; (b) the Department of Veteran Affairs at (800) 827-1000 ; and (c) the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) (800) 829-1040. 2. Contact the National Council on Independent Living Center (703) 525-3406 on ways to get financing and referral services locally. 3. 4. It may reassure you to know that if your insurance does not cover the cost, several of the stairlift manufacturers have partnered with banks to provide financing options, including loans and monthly payment choices. 5. There are alternatives to consider. The Internal Revenue Service may decide that your house adjustment qualifies for tax deductions. Phone the Internal Revenue Service to find out when you can deduct the cost of installing your stairlift. IRS Publication 502 is a good resource that will help you estimate whether changing your stairway qualifies you to deduct it as a medical expense. You can also call them at (800) 829-1040. 6. Should you qualify, some Area Agency of Aging use resources from the Older Americans Act Title III to alter dwellings. Call the Eldercare Locator at (800) 677-1116 or visit www.n4a.org 7. Many cities and towns use Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) for home alterations, so check with your Alexandria, Virginia office. You can phone them toll free at 877-866-2476 or visit http://www.nahro.org

12) Can a stair lift go around corners?

Yes. Although straight stairlifts are commonly not as expensive, curved stairlifts can be custom built to fit any stairs. Modern rail designs can help the stairlift traveling around corners tightly, comfortably, and effortlessly to fit your lifestyle, leaving lots of room for people to walk the stairs up and down easily.
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