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Information on chair stairlifts

9 years ago

My husband is 90 and we are wanting to have our tub removed in the upstairs bath and putting in a shower (only one bath in house). He does not want one for the downstairs. We have pretty much decided on what to purchase. We also want a chair lift and need to look into that first; if, for some reason, it isn't feasible. We have 13 steps, not counting the top landing where you would step off the chair.
The stairs are 31 1/2 inches wide. Any idea what chair lifts give you the most for your dollar? Reputable brand? Any tips would be greatly appreciated. Our son and son-in-law will be doing the installing.

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marie_ndcal
9 years ago
There are all sorts on the market. You might check with a medical supply dept either at your local hospital or medical clinic. We had one in the church for awhile but don't know what brand. Maybe if a store will give you a referral number/name you can talk to the people who bought them. Also not sure if you would need city/county permits. My DD had to equip her house for her husband who had a stroke and what you are doing may get tax write offs___if you do it right. She put in handicap bars, new shower, and other things and got a big tax break. But everything was done with permits. and approval by either the council on aging or senior citizens organization--(cannot think of name).
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