Residential Elevators for Seniors
Is mom or dad having a hard time with the stairs in their home?
Installing a residential elevators could be the solution you are looking for!
Many homes have bedrooms and living areas on different levels, making it difficult for aging parents to remain in their own home.
Moving them can be difficult and frustrating, having to deal with relocation and the stressful disruption to their social life and sense of belonging. Most of them have been in their home for many years and don't want to move anyway. It could be safer and easier to install an elevator rather than move simply because a place has fewer stairs.
However, installation of an elevator can make it possible for them to remain at home under almost any circumstance while allowing mobility throughout the home even if in a wheelchair or using a walker.
Things to know:
- General Information
- Benefits
- Where to start
General Information
- Defined as an enclosed lift that can travel vertically as much as 50ft.
- Most cities do not require a license to own.
- Styles range from unfinished open platforms to fully enclosed cabins with safety gates.
- When building a new home, consider stacking closets above each other on various floors.
This would allow installation with minimal modification of the homes structure. - Easier to use than a stair lift. A stair lift consists of a seat which travels up and down the stairway on a track, which if not seated and secured properly can be quite disasterous.
- Can cost $20,000+. But, can add value to your home.
Benefits
- Creates an accessible home for both your parents, their friends and family, and future owners.
- Eliminates the need to move because of difficulty climbing stairs.
- Makes your parents safer.
- Allows your parents to conserve energy for activities they enjoy doing.
- Increases value of home.
- Most models are maintenance free and relatively inexpensive.
- Are beneficial for all users... moving laundry or groceries between floors.
Where to Start
- Is not a project by a handyman. They are often complex projects. Usually require a licensed installer.
- Speak with a local supplier.
- Have a health care professional attend the home visit with the supplier to ensure that the recommendations will meet your current and future needs.
- Other professionals that could be involved: interior designer, architect, and home builder.
- There are many resources available to help you get started.
Contact Us
- Rifeco is a licensed installer
- Speak Directly to an experienced installer: (619) 994-3794