Why Do I Struggle to Walk Down Stairs?

Why Do I Struggle to Walk Down Stairs?

When it comes to problems with the stairs, you would be forgiven for thinking that the biggest difficulties are caused by climbing the stairs. However, many people ask ‘why do I struggle to walk downstairs?’ showing that descending a staircase is full of its own...
Should I Avoid the Stairs with Arthritis?

Should I Avoid the Stairs with Arthritis?

Living with arthritis can mean even everyday activities become a challenge. Uncomfortable and painful, things like opening jars and climbing stairs become a lot more difficult and leave people asking questions like ‘Should I avoid the stairs with arthritis?’ Arthritis...
At What Age Do Stairs Become Difficult?

At What Age Do Stairs Become Difficult?

A 2020 study has revealed the answer to the question ‘at what age do stairs become difficult?’ and the answer might surprise you. Health and fitness chain, Total Fitness, commissioned a recent study to look at the link between physical exercise and quality of life in...
How Long Does Stairlift Installation Take?

How Long Does Stairlift Installation Take?

When you’ve chosen your ideal stairlift, you’ll need to arrange for it to be installed. To make sure you can plan around the fitting, you’ll need to know ‘how long does a stairlift installation take?’. It’s also helpful to know what happens when a stairlift is...
Our Guide To Stairlift Help

Our Guide To Stairlift Help

‘The Get Wise to Buying a Stairlift Guide’ was produced by the British Healthcare Trade Association (BHTA) as an independent guide to buying a stairlift, including choosing your stairlift and understanding different options for stairlift help. The BHTA represent...
Commercial Stairlifts

Commercial Stairlifts

The 2010 Equality Act states that public and commercial settings and organisations have a duty to make ‘reasonable adjustments’ to improve access to buildings and services. As a business owner or employer, commercial stairlifts could be a convenient and cost-effective...