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Hints and tips on buying stairlifts

Posted on 25. Aug, 2010 by Five Wheel Scooters.

Hints and tips on buying stairlifts
Stairlifts have been a godsend for quite some time for the elderly and disabled who have mobility problems. For those who have trouble getting around the house, stairlifts are a much more practical and cost-effective solution than moving into a bungalow. The other alternative is home adaptations, which can result [...]

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Stair Lifts – Straight and Curved Rails – by Christian Dunnage

Posted on 18. Sep, 2009 by Five Wheel Scooters.

There are two types of stairlift. Straight and curved. The first is designed for straight stairs. The footrest of the lift will normally stop level with the top stair. It may be possible to use a straight stairlift on some configurations of curved stairs.
The second, and generally far more expensive type, is a ‘made to [...]

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Stair Lifts – Straight and Curved Rails – by Christian Dunnage

Posted on 16. Jul, 2009 by Five Wheel Scooters.

There are two types of stairlift. Straight and curved. The first is designed for straight stairs. The footrest of the lift will normally stop level with the top stair. It may be possible to use a straight stairlift on some configurations of curved stairs.
The second, and generally far more expensive type, is a ‘made to [...]

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