If you, or someone you care for, is confined to a wheelchair, you know well how challenging it can be to remain fully independent.
If mobility issues arise suddenly, or later in life, the home may no longer be suitable or accommodate the needs of a wheelchair user. This lack of independence can frustrate the affected individual, especially in a multi-level home, where sleeping arrangements must be rearranged and relocated.
This is where a Stiltz home lift should be considered.
What is a Homelift?
Home lifts, or home elevators as they are also referred to as, are domestic lifts that fit into any UK home. They help wheelchair users stay in the homes they love when stairs are no longer an accessible option. Wheelchair home lifts are spacious, comfortable and safe, with the ability to carry up to three people and a wheelchair.
Here at Multicare Homelifts, we are proud partners of Stiltz. Stiltz is a UK-based, award-winning homelift manufacturer, offering cost-effective, high-quality residential elevators for those who are less mobile.
What Are The Benefits Of A Homelift?
Increased Independence
When mobility is an issue, making travelling between floors in your home as easy as possible is important. Home elevators mean that, unlike a stairlift, you won’t need to leave your wheelchair. Transferring from your wheelchair to a stairlift seat can be straining and unnerving, requiring effort. You will also lack independence in needing someone to move your wheelchair between floors for you.
A home elevator will remove this problem, giving you the independence to navigate the full range of your home.
Increased Safety
For those who are less mobile, wheelchair home lifts are a safe and comfortable way to move around the home. Reduced mobility can put your safety at risk for various reasons, yet with a home lift, you will no longer have to transfer in and out of a stairlift, minimising the risk of falls and injuries.
What’s more, in the case of an emergency such as a fire or a medical situation where quick and efficient evacuation is key, a home lift can be a huge asset. Many models are designed with emergency features such as back-up power and a quick descent, to allow you to exit the building quickly and safely.
Seamless Integration Into Your Home
Modern home lifts come with a variety of designs and finishes to choose from. Your home lift can be customised to suit your home decor, allowing a seamless integration into your home.
All options will have different benefits, designs and price points. These include Duo Classic, Duo+, Trio Classic and Trio+.
Each will have benefits, such as the Stiltz Trio, which offers extra space for carrying up to three people, a wheelchair or a walking frame.
They also have their own individual features including LED downlights, a backup battery system and safety features.
Installed Wherever It Is Needed
A Stitz home lift can also be installed anywhere in your home, giving you the independence and freedom to choose where your wheelchair home lift would be most beneficial to you.
Whether that’s from your living room to a bedroom, the hallway to the landing, or elsewhere in your home, it can all be done.
Here at Multicare Homelifts, we are proud to offer a quick and efficient installation, taking less than a day. To start the process, simply speak to our team for a free, no-obligation home survey. We’ll be more than happy to talk you through the process, take all the measurements needed and ensure that you are confident in choosing the right lift for you and your requirements.
To discuss the residential elevators we supply and install, or to book your home survey, contact us today.