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Perch stair
lifts
A stair lift is a great way
to travel between floors if you have any kind of trouble
climbing or descending stairs.
But some people find it
difficult to sit down or get up from a stair lift seat.
And in other cases a stair
lift presents problems to install where stairs are
particularly narrow.
A perch stair lift could be
the answer.
As its name suggests, the
user stands - or perches - on the stair lift, as opposed to
sitting down.
If you have problems with
joints such as knees or hips then a perch stair lift could
be more suitable than a seated stair lift.
Many stairlift manufacturers
offer perch devices. Features include a footstep to stand
on, a reduced width seat to rest on while perching, a safety
belt to keep the rider secure while moving - and handle bars
to hold on to.
The perch stair lift will
also have a back rest to support the user.
Narrow stairways may not be
suitable for the installation of a traditional seated stair
lift - so in these situations an installer may recommend
fitting a perch stair lift.
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