Category: Resources
Stairlift Rails: what you need to know about rail installation and the stairlift rail you need
Written by Stannah
If you’re considering a stairlift, one of the first things to think about is how it will fit on your stairs. How is the rail secured? How far does the rail stick out past the bottom stair? What is the rail length? Can it go around corners? What if you have a door at the […]
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Stairlift or home elevator?
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If stairs have started to become a problem for you or a loved one, you may be looking for a solution. However, you’ve realized there are lots of different options to consider – so, which one do you choose? We’re here to help. Although any of the three options would help you or your loved […]
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Did You Know? 8 Curious Facts about Stairlifts
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At first glance, a stairlift might not seem so exciting, but there’s more to this helpful home appliance than meets the eye. Read on to learn more about the curious world of Stannah stairlifts! https://www.stannah.com Historians now believe that Henry VIII was the owner of the world’s first stairlift. Listed among a detailed inventory of the […]
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Affordable Alternative to Residential Lifts and Elevators
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New Zealanders have become increasingly determined to age just where they are. As the population grows older, there’s a concerted effort to ward off moving to an assisted living facility. The installation of residential lifts in single-family homes has emerged as a popular option everywhere around the world as we see an increasingly aging population. […]
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When is the right time to buy a stairlift?
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What happens when a staircase is no longer an ally in your journey, but a recurrent reminder of your physical limitations? Stairs can have so many shapes and forms. They can form straight or spiral staircases, be indoors or outdoors, and you can build them for practical reasons, for the way they’ll look, or both. […]
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Folding Stairlifts that don’t get in your way
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Because they fold away neatly to take up even less space Are you worried about a stairlift getting in your way? Often, people avoid buying a stairlift because they think it will block their stairs. Family members or friends might visit, and they’re worried their stairlift will get in the way. There’s absolutely no need […]
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Stairlifts for Disabled People
Written by Stannah
Stannah stairlifts are designed for simplicity and ease of use. Whether your mobility is reduced in your legs or in your whole body, you’ll find our stairlifts easy to control. We want you to get around your house safely and comfortably, and that involves being able to use your stairs without a second thought. A […]
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How to make Stairs Easier for the Elderly
Written by Stannah
As we get older, we start to feel the effects of ageing. Our balance decreases, which has a negative impact on our lives. Before we know it, the stairs can become a real obstacle in our home. Using the stairs could be painful, dangerous and almost impossible. Help getting upstairs or downstairs is of vital […]
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