It can be a difficult topic to bring up with your loved ones, especially with all the implications being unable to traverse stairs may hold. There comes a time, however, when we must rationally look at our parents and consider whether they can safely use their stairs without an acorn stair lift. Sometimes it’s easier to bring it up as a question, rather than an answer. Ask you parents,

"Have you been having any trouble with the stairs?"

You might be surprised what they tell you. Falls are the number one source of injury for the elderly and these almost always occur in the home. Although the shower and bath are the most common place, stairs and hallways are a close second. You owe it to your parents to ask these questions and really think about the answer you receive.

Sometimes people feel ashamed that they can’t even climb the stairs in their own home, but this is clearly an inappropriate feeling! Never the less, it is a fact that they may feel this way and it should be thought of when discussing this sensitive topic. Try to frame the positive benefits, all the time that will be saved, the increased freedom and safety provided.

Cost can also be a concern, especially in these difficult times, but many insurance programs cover stair lifts of this nature. With the new health care legislation it’s also quite possible this will be covered by medicare and or medicaid in the future – we’ll keep you posted. There’s no telling with Obama care! Even without a subsidy though the acorn stair lift is quite affordable – often being installed for less than the cost of a weekend get-away to Vegas!

Can you really put a price on freedom though? How about the safety of your loved ones? Of course not! Some things are too precious to risk losing when there’s such an easy way to prevent such a tragedy. Acorn stair lifts can keep your family active and safe in their own homes longer by giving them an easy, safe way to traverse stairways.

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