Trying to cope with the challenges of life can be extremely difficult for people with mobility issues. One does not have to disabled to look for aids while moving from place to place or even attempting to walk a few paces within the room. While a cane can assist an individual who needs to achieve proper balance while moving as is the case with the elderly and ill persons, it is the enclosed wheelchair lifts that can prove to be a boon for such individuals especially when needed to climb a flight of stairs or get inside the cab of a heavy vehicle for operating specialized equipment.
Sure, a wheelchair ramp may be the perfect and cost effective solution when one needs to move within a limited territory. However, operating a heavy wheelchair while trying to access different levels of the house can be impossible thereby restricting the freedom of the affected person. Installing a lift within the residence or office that enables the concerned individual to move freely and even access the hard to reach places of one’s home.
Benefits of installing a wheelchair lift
· Space- Such lifts can be installed in a corner of the room or replace the stairs entirely. This will not affect the design of the home adversely either, nor will one require to have a spacious house to add the lift that can be fitted with a wheelchair. On the contrary, the home owner will be able to find the right life that will accentuate the aesthetics of the rooms without standing out like a sore thumb.
· Moving- Shifting base is not really an option when one can easily install an enclosed platform lift that is suitable for wheelchairs. The senior citizens are reluctant to move from their residences that had been their only home for decades. The only difference that the lift makes is a tiny tweaking of the design. It is not something that is likely to be commented upon though with the residents continuing to live in their homes without finding it difficult to move around freely.
· Design- There is absolutely no need of consulting an interior decorator or tearing the walls apart when the time comes for installation of a lift. The technicians are true professionals who will be able to offer valuable assistance in selecting a quality product that can blend in with the existing décor.
· Cost- True, a wheelchair lift does not come cheap. Fortunately, it can be installed with very little fuss. The home owner does have to bear the cost of refurbishing the home or invest for remodeling the entire home or at least renovating the specific sections. There are no major changes to be made though and the entire process is both speedy and cost effective.
Medical professionals and therapists recommend using hybrid wheelchair lifts that provide a far greater safety and security when traversing through considerable heights. The cab offers a snug and comfortable feel thereby protecting the user from elements of nature.
