Written by Mike Price, OT
As life expectancy increases, more and more of our population is made up of people over the age of 65. Currently, people over 65 make up 13% of our population, and by 2030, as the last Baby Boomers turn 65, older adults are expected to reach 20 percent of the population.
With the growing increase in aging populus, more and more people are choosing to age in place - staying in their own homes rather than moving to long-term care facilities. Because of this, it has become even more important to make homes safe and accessible.
One of the first concerns many people have in regards to aging at home is the presence of stairs. Stairs can be not only difficult to traverse as stamina and strength decrease with age, they can also become a major fall risk that can scare many residents and caregivers alike.
For people aging in place who are living with decreased mobility, a stairlift can be a lifesaver. These motorized “people movers” come in a variety of styles, facilitating safe transfer between floors both indoors and out.
To accommodate a range of user needs, stairlifts can include seats to provide comfortable travel for standing persons or platforms to safely transfer a seated person in a wheelchair or scooter.
But stairlifts can be costly and complicated to install. Between shipping times and lead-time required for a local contractor, it can take a month or more for the actual installation of your stairlift.
Thankfully, this is where Butler Mobility comes in. A Pennsylvania manufacturer and installer of high-quality lifts, Butler Mobility has been improving the quality of life of their customers for over 60 years.
Butler Mobility has greatly simplified this process by combining the lift, shipping, and installation all into one convenient fee!
Using the clear, easy-to-follow measurement qualifications listed on each product page, you'll be able to quickly determine if Butler Mobility’s lifts will fit with your existing stairway or home design.
Once you select the product that best fits your needs, a dedicated team of customer service representatives and contractors will work with you to get your lift properly installed quickly and easily.
Whether your stairway has two steps or twenty, your professional installation team will help you determine the best configuration for your unique requirements, without having to structurally modify the home you love.
Butler Mobility offers a wide selection of stairlifts for both indoor and outdoor settings, providing a range of models and styles that easily accommodate both the person aging at home and the accessibility-minded business owner alike.
Butler’s Indoor and Outdoor Stairlifts provide dependable, comfortable mobility for staircases both inside and outside of your home. Still able to function with its battery backup during a power outage, this stairlift will never leave you stranded or stuck at a halfway point along the staircase.
For even greater safety and peace of mind, these lifts include a key-lockable on/off switch to prevent playful children from using your lift, a seatbelt, and textured, non-slip footrests to prevent falls. Safety sensors are also included to stop the lift’s movement if it encounters any obstruction.
Its whisper-quiet operation ensures discreet and dignified operation, with a soft, gliding stop and start that won’t jolt the user. The outdoor version’s electronics, wires, and switches are sealed with waterproof materials, along with protective coating on the circuit board, and the electronics and motor are heat and cold resistant, making this stairlift usable in all weather conditions.
For increased versatility, the seat, armrests, and footrests are all collapsible, providing more stairway space for other residents when the lift is not in use. They provide a weight capacity of up to 350 pounds, and feature swivel levers that allow users to get on and off safely and comfortably.
Butler Mobility’s Inclined Platform Lift is designed to mobilize people along with their wheelchairs, allowing users to remain comfortably seated in their chair as they ride up or down the staircase.
Designed chiefly for indoor use, this unique platform lift enables long-term accessibility for wheelchair users, eliminating the need for a move or a home remodel. It allows users to regain a safe, accessible home, resulting in more autonomy and reclaimed independence.
The minimalist design of this inclined platform lift takes up a very small footprint in your home, leaving plenty of room for mobility of both walking and wheelchair users alike.
A range of safety features ensures exceptional comfort and peace of mind. Three directional switches are required for the lift to move, and can be configured for easy operation by those with limited hand strength or dexterity.
An emergency stop button is highly visible in red so users can quickly stop the movement if necessary, and the backup battery will provide power to continue to operate the lift in the event of a power outage, ensuring riders never get stuck halfway. This inclined platform lift accommodates up to 750 pounds, and is ADA compliant.
Built for use on the outside or inside of the home, Butler’s Vertical Platform Lift is another great option to make your home more accessible with no costly remodels or moves needed. Maintaining independence as you age becomes easy with this lift, which is like having a mini-elevator in your home!
This ADA-compliant lift utilizes an automatically folding end ramp and guard that lock firmly in place while the unit is running. In the case of a power failure, it includes an emergency hand crank to mobilize the lift smoothly to the lower level.
For maximum safety in outdoor applications, this lift is designed with sealed, specially coated inner mechanics to resist water. Additionally, the motor and electrical components are attached at the top to avoid problems with rising water. Finally, the Zero-Load Start design allows this lift to tolerate both extreme heat and extreme cold with ease.
This platform lift boasts quiet operation for comfortable, discreet use, operating at a speed of 8 feet per second. The durable construction is designed to last a lifetime, supporting a weight capacity of 750 pounds to easily accommodate both users and mobility devices alike.
The Soft-Touch controls are specially designed for users with manual challenges, and require constant pressure to move the lift to ensure safe mobility, although the built-in wireless technology allows the lift to move to the desired location without someone in it.
An alternative solar panel power supply option can also be added to provide a greener solution to safe mobility and an accessible home or business.
Stairlifts allow people to age in place at home, providing a more affordable alternative to costly home remodels.
For an accessible home or business, stairlifts are a great option, offering a range of styles and models with both seats and platforms.
The biggest drawback to most stairlift purchases is their lengthy installation and shipping processes. But with Butler Mobility, not only do you get a superior quality lift system, you also get the shipping and professional installation all in one price.
Your dedicated team will help you to customize the lift exactly to your unique specifications and install it to ensure the utmost in safety and performance.
Be sure to check out our full catalog of exceptional stairlifts, and also come visit us at Caregiver University for more helpful information about aging in place, maintaining independence, and accessible caregiving.
Co-Founder of Rehabmart and an Occupational Therapist since 1993. Mike has spent his professional career working in multiple areas of Occupational Therapy, including pediatrics, geriatrics, hand therapy, ergonomics and inpatient / outpatient rehabilitation. Mike enjoys writing articles that help people solve complex therapeutic problems and make better product choices.
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