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One of the biggest fears for the elderly is the prospect of losing their independence. For starters, it means they won’t be able to remain in the home they’ve known for so long. An AARP study found that more than 90 percent of people over the age of 65 want to remain at home as they age.
Not everyone has the luxury of moving from floor to floor without a second thought. In fact, for some, staircases and floor level changes represent barriers that require tools to overcome. Thankfully, those types of tools exist and are available in a variety of methods.
Stair lifts, wheelchair lifts, elevators, and other types of lifts are highly specialized devices that have their own peculiarities and subtle nuances. Even people who have a natural aptitude with machinery can struggle with some of the finer points about lifts.
Ideally, wheelchair access should be efficient and affordable for the building owner. While no one wants to spend a fortune on obtaining access, it's an even greater crime to skimp on features like safety, durability, and reliability.
A home elevator can be an awesome way to alleviate the aggravation of moving difficult items from one floor to another, as well as a wonderful investment. Many homeowners enjoy using elevators just as much for aesthetic reasons as they do for functionality reasons.
We know you have various options when it comes to purchasing a stair lift, so we want to make sure you understand the benefits of purchasing from Transitions.
Everyone wants to start off the year just right. For some, that means New Year's resolutions about fitness, money, or behavior. For others, however, it means taking steps to improve one's lifestyle.
2016 has been another fantastic and rewarding year here at Transitions. Operating out of our showrooms in Lexington, Louisville, and Cincinnati, we have been privileged to serve so many communities in Kentucky, southern Indiana, and southern Ohio.
Running a business is a fast-paced endeavor, one where you find yourself wearing many different hats over the course of the day. That's why it's so important to understand and focus on your most important goals each day so that they never get lost in the shuffle.
Accessibility issues can be difficult to solve in existing buildings. Structures designed decades ago (or even hundreds of years ago) weren't designed with modern technology or modern traffic flows in mind. So the problem of making these buildings accessible for everyone is challenging.
All rooms are different, just like all buildings are different, too. As a result, accessibility products (stair lifts, wheelchair lifts, elevators, etc.) need to come in different shapes and sizes to accommodate different spaces so that people can still use them.
Do you operate a business with a multi-floor warehouse? If so, your workers are dealing with the inherent challenges that accompany a multiple level facility. It's important to know that you have options with regard to how this type of space works for you and your employees.
Each year in the United States, we pause on the fourth Thursday in November to give thanks for all we have. Here at Transitions, we are sincerely grateful for all of our family, friends, partners, and customers.
LULA elevators are limited use / limited application elevators. LULA elevators are a very popular option for building owners wishing to outfit their low-rise building with a multi-floor accessibility product.
Purchasing a wheelchair lift is a big decision, one that requires due diligence and proper research prior to choosing one. Not only is it a financial investment, it also impacts the building where it is installed.
One of the many things customers deserve is transparency in pricing. Certainly, it can be frustrating to shop when you have a budget in mind but can't locate product pricing in a fast and easy manner. In fact, some just throw up their hands and give up.
Stair lifts, wheelchair lifts, and elevators are all machines that require upkeep in order to extend their running lives as long as possible. Unfortunately, many people lack the time, skill, and knowledge about how to maintain them properly, which can lead to disappointing and even dangerous situations.
Purchasing a stair lift is an important decision. Most of the time, you're attaching a machine to the stairway of your house, so you want to make sure you get it right.
Looking for a fine way to differentiate your house from others on the market? Or perhaps you're simply planning your own new construction that will eventually become the home of your dreams?
