Dealing with mobility challenges as we age.
Owning a house is more than just having a place to live. It’s your home. You watched your kids grow up, running around, going up and down the stairs, filling the space with life. Now your grandkids visit, and you chase them around while your own children relax. Or maybe you spend your days in peace and solitude as you look out your living room windows, enjoying a fresh bowl of blueberries. Whatever your situation, you love your home. Over the years, you’ve taken the time to make it your own and have become comfortable in it.
As you get older, it’s natural to have mobility changes due to issues such as inability to remain balanced, arthritis, a heart condition, a recent mobility-limiting accident, or more. Despite how common mobility issues are, it’s still something many worry about. Things that once were easy, such as going up and down stairs, become more difficult. You love your home though, and you can’t imagine having to move. You’ve spent so much time and energy making it your own. You’ve filled the space with memories, and you love the independence you have. An easy solution to ensuring your independence while aiding your mobility is stair lifts.
What is a stair lift?
A stair lift is a chair that allows people to go up and down stairs, both straight and curved, using a motorized seat on a rail or track. By using a stair lift, those that once had trouble climbing their stairs to access different levels of their home have that freedom again.
How do stair lifts work?
Stair lifts work by going up a track or rail that is securely bolted to a staircase. They are powered by a battery that’s plugged into an electrical outlet that must be located by the staircase. In the event of a power outage, the battery can run up to 12 hours on reserved energy. Using a stair lift is easy; all you have do is press the control located directly on the stair lift to go up and down.
Kennebec Pharmacy & Home Care offers the best stair lifts in the industry. Our chairs have 600 lbs capacity, up to 40-feet of travel, are contoured and heavy-duty, have a 25-inch-wide seat with extra-high molded seatback, attractive upholstery, and an 85° swivel.
What is the process of getting a stair lift?
The process of getting a stair lift is easy and streamlined so you can get to moving up and down your stairs freely in no time. You can speak with one of our friendly and responsive representatives who can get you a free quote and guide you through the process, advising you on the right solution for your needs and budget. After you order your chair, an expert installation technician will install the chair in your home in as little as 2–4 hours.
Kennebec Pharmacy & Home Care can install stair lifts along the coast between Belfast, Maine and South Portland, Maine and as far inland from Skowhegan, Maine to Paris, Maine. If you live around the perimeter of the inland points, we welcome you to reach out to us to see if we can get a technician to your home.
How are stair lifts installed?
Installing a stair lift is quick and easy! Our technicians can install a stair lift on your stairs without having to change anything—you won’t even need planning permissions. All the technician needs to install the stair lift in your home is an electrical outlet near the stairs to plug the stair lift in. You don’t need to pull the carpet on your stairs as the stair lift goes on tracks located on the banister, and since stair lifts are attached to the stairs, you also don’t have to worry about damage to your walls. All we ask before the installation is that you free the stairs of any debris. You get the independence you want to move around your home freely without disrupting your house!
If you have any concerns about the stair lift installation process, our experienced technician will be more than happy to answer all questions and walk you through the process as you watch them perform the installation. We won’t leave until you’re confident and happy with your new mobility aid.
How are stair lifts maintained and repaired?
Since we sell top rated, quality stair lifts, they require little to no maintenance or repairs. If you do require maintenance for your stair lift, Kennebec Pharmacy & Home Care offers a 3-year warranty on parts, a 10-year warranty on the gear rack, and a 1-year warranty on batteries.
How do I order a stair lift?
If you are interested in (more information regarding, or ordering, or the installation of) a stair lift, you can request a free quote from Kennebec Pharmacy & Home Care online at any time, just click here to fill out the form and request one now. We will put you in contact with a member of our team who can advise you on the right solution for your needs and budget.
Gain your confidence back by ordering a stair lift. You will be able to conveniently navigate up and down your stairs again, allowing you to enjoy your home— whether that means listening to the sounds of chickadees flying over the great Maine outdoors or enjoying a game of Cribbage. And if you’re interested in other mobility aids, be sure to look at our other items such as lift chairs, scooters, and more on our website.