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Despite diverse backgrounds and varying income levels, seniors across the country, and around the world, are attempting to solve the problem of aging in place. In case you’re unfamiliar with the term, the CDC defines aging in place as, “The ability to live in one’s own home and community safely, independently, and comfortably, regardless of age, income, or ability level.” After spending years building memories in their family homes, many Canadians are rejecting the idea that they must give up their residence, simply because they’re getting older. If you own your home, you may already be thinking about how you can stay there long-term, while maintaining your independence. But, living independently at an advanced age isn’t without its challenges, and it’s important for seniors to plan ahead.

Evaluating mobility

The first step is to assess your physical limitations and evaluate how these might impact your daily routine as you age. Are you able to carry things up and down stairs? Do you require a hand-rail? Can you walk across a flat area for more than 200 yards without help? Honest self-evaluation is critical here, as a realistic understanding of your mobility will lead to a better plan moving forward. It’s also important to recognize that mobility can change over time and tasks that are easy today, could become difficult tomorrow. When stairs are a problem, things can quickly become complicated.

What to do about the stairs?

Many of us remember scampering downstairs on Saturday morning or barreling up the stairs, two at a time, as a teenager. Unfortunately, growing older means having to be more careful and that starts with getting safely downstairs in the morning and back up to bed at night. However, there are trips to be made throughout the day, and no one should be afraid of their staircase. Planning your day around the stairs (coming down in the morning and avoiding going back up until it’s time for bed) is a telltale sign that it’s time to consider making a change. While there are numerous solutions, a stairlift is a great tool to help seniors live safely and maintain independence at home.

Moving: a difficult decision

One of the principle benefits of choosing a stairlift is the elegant simplicity of the solution. Instead of giving up your home and dealing with the complexities of a full-scale move, you can simply resolve the issue of the stairs and keep the rest of your home the way it is. Moving costs can be expensive, especially if you’re choosing to move to an assisted living facility. Often, the new living space is significantly smaller, leading to difficult decisions about what can be kept and what must be left behind. With a stairlift, you can hang on to your prized possessions and proudly display them throughout your home.

Physical energy: a key consideration

Price, space and practicality are all important considerations when deciding on the best way to age in place. However, physical energy is an often-overlooked commodity. A stairlift can allow you to spend your time and energy on things that you want to enjoy instead of getting fatigued by the stairs in your home.

Ultimately, every situation is different and you’ll have to decide what the right choice is for you and your family. Stannah has been in business for over 150 years and has the experience and expertise to enable you to age in place safely. If you think that a stairlift might be a practical option for you, you can contact Stannah for free information and advice, without obligation.

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CARP Members can:

1. Recieve up to $500 off your new Stannah Stairlift.
2. Receive two FREE scheduled annual maintenance calls (outside of any warranty).
3. Receive an Additional One (1) Year over manufacturer’s warranty including all labour.


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