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Is it worth my while to install a stairlift?
To answer that question, let’s first take a good look at what a stairlift is. A stairlift is a mechanical device that’s used for lifting people (and sometimes wheelchairs) up and down staircases. Motorized domestic stairlifts are relatively straightforward devices, but they can become a little bit more complicated if you have a curved or unusually shaped staircase. To go up or down the stairs, you hit the switch and away you go.
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3 Stretches That Will Get Your Circulation Going From Your Lift Chair
Last time, we looked at the importance of maintaining healthy circulation that pumps blood to the ends of our fingers and toes. Today, we’ll start to introduce you to some easy stretches and exercises that will have you feeling awesome and more energized in no time. The great news is you can do them from your lift chair too.
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Boost Your Circulation From Your Lift Chair
We all know how important it is to maintain good blood circulation, but what happens if you are forced to lead a sedentary lifestyle due to mobility issues? If you are confined to a wheelchair or sit for long periods of time in a lift chair, there are easy exercises that you can do every day that will get your circulation going and give you a workout too! In this series of posts, we’ll explain why keeping your blood circulating is key to your mobility and how you can incorporate some exercise into your routine.
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Mobility Scooter- and Wheelchair-Friendly Attractions in Salt Lake City
At Western Stairlifts, we meet people everyday who have mobility issues that often prevent them from enjoying days out and vacations with their families and friends. It’s so easy to kit your home out with a stair lift, home elevator, ramps and other mobility devices, but when you venture outdoors, you are at the mercy of hotel, zoo, museum and park owners, to name just a few.
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Wheelchair-Friendly Attractions in Salt Lake City
In our business, we find that wheelchair and mobility scooter users are a resourceful bunch. In fact, they tend to make the best of every situation they find themselves in! And they have to as many places still don’t cater to people with mobility issues. As I’m sure you already know, that can present major problems to those people who rely on the power of wheels to get them around.
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Explore Utah on your Mobility Scooter (Part 2) - The Mighty Five Continued!
In our last post we let you in on a little secret about vacationing in Utah. There’s no need to ever feel limited by your wheelchair or mobility scooter as there are so many exciting places that cater to people who have trouble getting around!
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Explore Utah on your Mobility Scooter (Part 1) – The Great UT Outdoors!
When it comes to sightseeing and entertainment in general, Utah has so much to offer wheelchair and mobility scooter users. Are you tempted to take in the sights of Salt Lake City? Have you always wanted to explore Utah’s breathtakingly beautiful “Mighty Five” national parks? Well, there’s absolutely nothing to stop you! Load your mobility scooter onto your vehicle and go make some memories.…
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How Many People Can You Fit in a Home Elevator?
You probably read the title of this week’s blog post and thought there was going to be a punchline, right? Well, the truth is that although we’re an upbeat team here at Western Stairlifts, we take our home elevator installations pretty seriously. After all, deciding to have a home elevator fitted in your house or your parents’ house is a big decision.
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Curved Staircase? Our Stairlifts Can!
You might be surprised to know that quite a few homeowners, who would really benefit from a stairlift, think that because their staircase is curved, fitting a stair lift is an impossibility. Happily that’s not the case as there are now stair lifts to fit any type of straight or curved, indoor or outdoor staircase, so everyone is now free to enjoy the safety and convenience of a stair lift in their own homes.
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Enjoy Hydrotherapy in a Walk-In Tub
Water is a truly amazing thing, isn’t it? We drink water, bathe in water, swim in water and even do yoga in water nowadays. Put simply, water is an essential, irreplaceable part of our lives. Sadly, many people with mobility issues, stemming from illness or injury, can struggle to get the most out of the therapeutic benefits of water, because accessing standard bathtubs can be challenging and, in some cases, dangerous for them. That’s where walk-in tubs start to shine!
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Servicing your stairlift
Stairlifts are fantastic as they give you the freedom to move between levels in your own home. Many Western Stairlift customers heavily rely on their stairlifts to keep them active in their own homes, and we’re super pleased at being able to assist so many people in Utah. Stairlifts, however, need to be cared and looked after, which is why – in the unlikely event you experience a problem with your stairlift – you have the peace of mind with a Western Stairlifts service package that suits your needs, and that you can rely on.
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Have Mobility Issues, Will Travel!
We love Utah, but just like you, we love a relaxing vacation too! If you suffer from limited mobility or have a disability, you’ll need to spend a little more time planning your break though. Our customers have come to rely on their stair lifts, home elevators, ramps and mobility scooters, so travelling can be a real mobility shock – the good news is that you can sidestep any potential accessibility problems if you plan ahead.
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Is 2017 the Year of the Stairlift?
Over the past week or so, we’re sure that you, just like us, have been hearing all about people’s New Year’s resolutions to lose weight, stop smoking or to join a gym and get fit … Same old, same old. The thing is, at this time of the year at Western Stairlifts, we often hear a different kind of resolution; a resolution that has the power to revitalize and transform a person’s life by giving them their lost independence back. One way of giving a loved one their freedom is to install a stairlift for them.
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5 questions to help you choose the best stairlift for you
Choosing the right stair lift for you and your home can seem like a daunting task, but with the help of the Western Stairlifts team, you can make sure that your new stair lift matches your lifestyle, current and future mobility requirements, and the needs of your family.
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Would a Vehicle Lift Change Your Life?
Mobility scooters are great for travelling short distances that are within easy reach of your home, but your trusty scooter isn’t really an option for longer trips – it would just take too long to get where you are going! It’s a fact that scooters are completely unsuited to long journeys and highway travel, so what can you do if you need your scooter when you arrive at your destination?
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Make the Most of your Walk-In Tub and Get Healthier
In our business, we meet lots of people with mobility issues who are afraid to exercise, which is a huge shame as we all know the amazing health benefits of staying active. We have some great news for you though – whether you are recovering from an injury, living with a chronic condition that has affected your mobility, or are worried about the health of an elderly relative, there are mobility aids available, such as walk in tubs, that can help to keep you and your loved ones active, healthy and, most importantly, safe.
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Does your business have an “Equal Accessibility” policy?
Let me ask you a question – Is your business equally accessible to all customers, regardless of age, sex, disability, etc. …? Can someone with mobility issues enter and get around your premises independently or would they need help? Do you have mobility equipment such as a portable ramp available?
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Mobility ramps are great, but how can a mobility ramp help you?
Many people with mobility issues kit out the interior of their homes with the latest stair lifts, ramps, elevators, walk in tubs and other great devices, but for some reason stop short when it comes to making their home safe and accessible from the outside.
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