Acorn Stair Lifts
An electric stair lift is a mobility device that assists elderly and disabled people to travel up and down the stairs in their homes. There are many companies that manufacture stairlifts and one of the world leaders is Acorn stair lifts. Acorn makes a number of different stair lift models that each cater to an individual’s specific needs and requirements.
Been worried about elderly or disabled family members or friends can be very distressing. By having a stair lift installed into their home is a great way for them to maintain their freedom and independence. It is important to put yourself into their shoes for a day. If you were not able to get upstairs easily to use the bathroom, or if you had to struggle morning and night to get to and from bed, you would have to totally rely upon someone else. That is not a nice situation to be in, day after day.
Functionality and safety are two of the best characteristics of an Acorn stair lift. Acorn spend a huge amount of time and money to develop the best stair lifts that are available on the market today. They have pioneered cutting edge technology in the stair lift market place. This includes DC power supply which will ensure you stair lift will continue to work, even in a power cut.
Acorn manufacture three different types of stair lifts. These are:
* Curved stair lifts. These are custom built to fit stair cases that have curves or bends. It is not advisable to purchase second hand curved stair lifts as the custom made track will have to be cut and rewelded to fit the new stair case. This will weaken the track structure and may make it unsafe.
* Straight stair lifts. These are the most common Acorn stair lifts as most houses have a straight set of stairs. They are very easy to install and can often be moved to another house at a later stage.
* Outdoor stair lifts. These types of stair lifts are specially designed to withstand the natural elements outside. They are made from heavier duty materials to ensure they do not rust or corrode. It is not only water, wind and rain that can damage a stair lift. The baking sun can also damage the seating, but the Acorn outdoor stair lift has been specially made to withstand everything that nature can throw at it.
Acorn stair lifts employs over one thousand people worldwide, with distribution centres and offices in the UK, Canada, Germany and Australia. As well as an extensive presence in North and South America, Europe and Australia, Acorn also has dealer partnerships worldwide.
