A number of products and services are available to make your home as accessible as possible and enable you to remain independent. Many of these products and services deserve to be better known. They are reliable, specialized, useful, safe and, unfortunately, sometimes unknown to the general public.
Examples include stair climbing devices such as straight and curved stair seats, stair lifts, platform lifts and home elevators. In addition to these specialized items, there are bath elevators that facilitate access to the bathtub, and home adaptation services that aim to get you into the essential rooms of your home. Qualified contractors adapt your door frames so that you can pass through them, even in a wheelchair, and lower the shower base so that you can access it safely. Yes, it is possible to make your home safe and pleasant so that you can continue to live there with peace of mind.
Stairlifts
Stairlifts are electric devices that allow you to ascend or descend stairs safely and effortlessly. They are installed on the staircase, near the wall, and move up or down slowly and on command.
This elegant and reliable solution protects you from fall-related injuries and pain caused by fatigue, illness, or joint wear.
Furthermore, these Quebec-approved stairlifts can easily be eligible for tax deductions or government grants.
Did you know?
According to the Quebec Population Health Survey (EQSP), approximately 40,000 people aged 65 and over are victims of injuries caused by a bad fall each year. The individuals included in this study are those whose injuries are severe enough to limit their daily activities. It is estimated that 17% of falls occur on stairs.
These falls can have significant consequences for the quality of life and health of seniors. They can cause serious injuries such as fractures, and they can lead to difficulties performing essential daily tasks (walking, cleaning, bathing, cooking, etc.). They can result in a loss of autonomy, which will lead to the person’s transfer to a private residence, a care home, or a long-term care facility. Falls and the pain they cause can also lead to a persistent fear of using stairs due to the fear of falling. This fear of falling can lead to a restriction of the affected person’s social and physical activities and eventually create isolation conducive to the deterioration of physical and psychological health.
These falls have serious consequences and can easily be avoided through good prevention, home adaptation, and the use of specialized equipment.
A stairlift will offer you safety while providing full access to your entire home. To make an informed choice, let us have the pleasure of advising you.
